Save the World Cup Act
This bill prohibits the use of federal funds by the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice to conduct civil immigration enforcement activities within one mile of any 2026 FIFA World Cup match or Fan Festival. The restriction applies to all civil immigration enforcement actions under existing immigration laws, with limited exceptions for urgent situations such as imminent threats to life, national security, public safety, or the destruction of evidence. The legislation would directly affect immigration enforcement operations in the areas surrounding World Cup venues and fan events, ensuring that routine civil immigration enforcement does not occur in these designated zones.
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 18, 2026
Last action Mar 18, 2026
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Mar 18, 2026
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Mar 18, 2026
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1 primary · 8 co-sponsors
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