The World Cup is supposed to be a time when billions of people across the planet join together to celebrate their love for the global game of soccer. It’s a moment for people of different ages, backgrounds, ethnicities, and nationalities to celebrate what brings them closer, and to enjoy the world’s most popular sport.

But President Trump has other ideas. He used the World Cup to bully, divide, spread fear in immigrant communities, and even demand special treatment from the tournament’s governing body. On this episode, we speak with Paola Mendoza, filmmaker, author of the books Sanctuary and Solis, and one of the organizers of the No ICE in the Cup campaign. The campaign is a national call to action demanding the World Cup remain joyful, safe and secure for all to enjoy.

No ICE in the Cup also makes clear that ICE – that’s U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement – has no place near the World Cup festivities.

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In this episode, you'll hear:

(0:00) Intro

(2:24) What is No ICE in the Cup?

(4:39) The need for No ICE in the Cup

(7:43) Trump’s threats to the World Cup

(8:42) No ICE in the Cup’s work with small businesses

(9:36) How the World Cup revitalized immigrant pride

(13:55) No ICE in the Cup artworks

(15:50) No ICE in the Cup community soccer tournaments

(17:11) The power of joy and community in organizing

(21:20) Paola’s books and how to stay in touch

Resources:

No ICE in the Cup campaign page: https://noiceinthecup.us/

Follow Paola @PaolaMendoza and her website: https://iampaolamendoza.com/artist/

Paola’s books Sanctuary and Solis: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/610887/sanctuary-by-paola-mendoza-and-abby-sher/

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/707297/solis-by-paola-mendoza-and-abby-sher/

Previous episode on politics in sports: https://www.nyclu.org/podcast/trans-athletes-trump-and-the-right-to-play-sports

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