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Advocacy groups issue US travel advisory ahead of World Cup
- More than 100 organizations issued a travel advisory for fans, players, and journalists ahead of the World Cup.
- The advisory warns that local safety and rights protections may vary across the 11 host cities in the U.S.
- The signatories cite a deteriorating human rights situation and call for action and guarantees from FIFA, host cities, and the U.S. government.
- The advisory highlights risks for immigrant communities, racial and ethnic minorities, and LGBTQ+ individuals.
- Renee Good, a 37-year-old killed by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent, is cited to illustrate potential traveler risks.
- The advisory calls on fans and visitors to exercise caution while traveling to and within the United States for the World Cup.
- The advisory notes the Trump administration’s immigration policies as part of the context for travel safety concerns.
- The World Cup is set to be hosted in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
- The advisory references ongoing debates over LGBTQ rights and education policy in the U.S. as part of the broader rights context.
- The advisory was issued on April 23 by groups including the American Civil Liberties Union and the Council for Global Equality.
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