The UN’s top human rights official, Volker Turk, calls for a “massive re-think” of the United States’ immigration and security policies ahead of the football World Cup. Turk says current practices are affecting human rights and human dignity, warning that enforcement measures risk racial profiling, increased surveillance, and aggressive action. He links the concern to reported cases in which fans, a top referee, and team officials are barred from the tournament, arguing that these outcomes show how immigration enforcement can spill over into sports events and affect people connected to the competition. Speaking to reporters in Geneva, Turk urges the US to reconsider policies that are “unfortunately” prevailing and to ensure that immigration enforcement does not undermine rights or participation in the World Cup. The UN News and Jamaica Observer reports both present Turk’s remarks as a general call for policy change, focused on reducing rights impacts as the tournament approaches and as enforcement actions continue to affect individuals tied to the event.