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France 24
France 24
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Jessica LE MASURIER

Immigrants fear ICE: World Cup fan seized at FIFA match last summer speaks out

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A father of three who was seized by ICE at a FIFA match last summer – at the very same stadium where the World Cup final will take place – is warning immigrant fans of the risks they are taking if they attend World Cup games in the United States. FRANCE 24's Jessica Le Masurier, Yves Schaeffner, Mehdi Bouzouina and Sarah Andersen bring you this exclusive report. We are keeping the family anonymous for their safety.

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