Los Angeles Officials Limit ICE Role, Tighten Security For Iran World Cup Games
Los Angeles officials said federal immigration enforcement will not make civil arrests at any World Cup matches in the city, even as ICE agents are cleared to take part in stadium security.[1]
ICE agents will be present at SoFi Stadium as part of a multiagency security operation for eight World Cup matches, including the U.S. opener on June 12, 2026.[1] Sheriff Robert Luna announced added staffing and security resources for Iran's group-stage games at SoFi on June 15 and June 21 because of current international tensions.[1]
Local leaders say the plan aims to balance visible security at a high-profile set of matches with limits on civil immigration enforcement inside venues.
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- Sheriff Robert Luna said this week he was told civil immigration enforcement by ICE will not occur at any World Cup games in Los Angeles.
- ICE agents will be present at SoFi Stadium as part of a multiagency security operation for eight World Cup matches, including the U.S. opener on June 12, 2026.
- Luna announced additional staffing and security resources for Iran’s two group-stage matches at SoFi Stadium, on June 15 and June 21, because of current international tensions.
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