DHS Secretary Mullin on ICE's role at FIFA World Cup: "We're not there to go round up" people
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Key Points:
- DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin stated that while ICE arrests at the upcoming FIFA World Cup in the U.S. are not ruled out, the agency’s primary focus will be on security, not mass immigration enforcement or rounding up non-citizens.
- Mullin highlighted ICE’s role in combating counterfeit goods and targeting serious criminals at major sporting events, emphasizing that the agency is not solely focused on immigration enforcement during such events.
- The Department of Homeland Security recently emerged from its longest shutdown, which severely impacted morale and operational capacity, with Mullin warning that future shutdowns could further jeopardize national security.
- Mullin addressed the hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship, assuring the public that DHS is monitoring the situation closely and differentiating it clearly from the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Ahead of hurricane season, Mullin emphasized FEMA’s commitment to disaster response while urging states to take greater responsibility for recovery efforts, praising Florida’s emergency management as a model for other states.