ICE agents will not be at Miami World Cup games, officials say

• Miami has received assurances from the Trump administration that ICE agents will not be deployed to its FIFA World Cup games this summer.
• Rodney Barreto, co-chair of Miami's hosting committee, stated that Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed federal immigration forces would not be present at stadiums.
• The promise aims to allay fears that ICE's presence could stoke unrest or lead to immigration raids during the international football tournament.
• The administration also pledged to streamline the visa approval process for arriving players and guests, including those from countries currently under US travel bans.
• President Trump, described as a “big sports fan,” has approved a $625 million federal grant to bolster security across the 11 American cities hosting World Cup matches.

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Miami officials told that ICE will not be at World Cup games