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Most Americans oppose ICE’s presence at stadiums during the World Cup, according to poll

With just a few days to go before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the world’s largest sporting event faces the question of what role U.S. immigration authorities will play. Now, a new poll by The Washington Post and the University of Maryland has found that most Americans would prefer they play no role at all.

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Federal agents secure a detention center in New Jersey on May 29.

ICE expands use of iris scanners in its operations through a multi-million-dollar contract

Amid growing concerns about surveillance and privacy in the Trump administration’s immigration policy, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is significantly expanding its biometric identification infrastructure. According to NPR, the agency entered into an agreement with BI2 Technologies—a company specializing in biometric technology—that includes the deployment of iris scanners, access to private databases, and real-time verification tools for field agents.

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ICE agents in Newark, New Jersey, on Wednesday.
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