WASHINGTON – Haiti’s first World Cup appearance since 1974 is a source of immense pride, but Emile, a Haitian living in Ohio, is afraid to attend a match because of U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.
“Singing my country’s national anthem in a stadium in front of the whole world is a historic moment that no one would want to miss,” said the truck driver in his 40s, who did not wish to give his last name.
“But at the same time, I think twice. I don’t want to be arrested by ICE,” he said, referring to Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers tasked with arresting and deporting undocumented foreign nationals.
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