Advocacy groups urge officials to keep ICE away from Bank of America Stadium for US vs. Senegal

WIS News 10 reports that (WBTV) - Advocacy groups are calling on local officials and event leaders to keep Immigration and Customs Enforcement away from Sunday’s U.S.

Men’s National Team match at Bank of America Stadium.

Men’s National Team is scheduled to face Senegal at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, May 31, many are arguing that a visible ICE presence could intimidate fans and impact turnout.

The push follows a recent social media post featuring the Department of Homeland Security secretary discussing immigration enforcement at upcoming major soccer events.

In the video, the speaker says, “When you have crowds this big, criminal activities follow.

Well ICE and HSI are going to be out there every day.” Local advocates say the message has fueled anxiety ahead of the Charlotte match, which is one of the final tune-ups before the World Cup begins in a few weeks.