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The coalition includes the American Civil Liberties Union of Florida, the Florida Immigrant Coalition, the American Friends Service Committee, the Family Action Network Movement, and Semillas de Colombia. The travel alert, which was issued on Wednesday, Feb. 4, advised people to "reconsider travel to the state."

The alert was issued in response to what the groups called multiple cases of tourists and U.S. citizens beingdetained for immigration enforcement purposes. The statewide travel alert is primarily focused onFIFA World Cupfans who are considering coming to Florida for the matches this year.

After the fatal shootings of Alex Pretti and Renee Nicole Good by federal immigration agents (ICE), communities across the U.S. are protesting against Trump's surge of immigration enforcement actions.

Pictured here, Demonstrators gather for a protest calling for the removal of United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Jan. 30, 2026 in the Chinatown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Protests were held across the United States in response to ICE enforcement activity.

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'ICE Out' protests spark marches, confrontations across US

After the fatal shootings of Alex Pretti and Renee Nicole Good by federal immigration agents (ICE), communities across the U.S. areprotestingagainst Trump's surge of immigration enforcement actions.Pictured here, Demonstrators gather for a protest calling for the removal of United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Jan. 30, 2026 in the Chinatown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Protests were held across the United States in response to ICE enforcement activity.

"Florida is no longer a safe destination for international tourists," said Tessa Petit, executive director of the Florida Immigrant Coalition. "When federal and local agents can detain anyone at anytime without cause and without identifying themselves, everyone is at risk."

Petit added, "International visitors must ask themselves if a soccer match is worth the risk of being kidnapped and jailed until God-knows-when, in deplorable conditions, by a secret police who is using racial profiling, judging people for how they look or their accent, and getting away with literal murder in the streets of our country."

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International fans warned of travel alert to Florida ahead of FIFA matches

The immigrant and civil rights groups are concerned about international fans planning to travel to Florida for the2026 FIFA World Cup, which begins in June.

Throngs of soccer fans from around the world are expected to descend on the United States for the various matches, includingseven scheduled in South Florida.

The groups said "enforcement tactics threaten to place international fans and delegations at risk — especially people of color, visitors from Latin America, Africa, and Asia, and dual-nationals who could be targeted or questioned without cause."

The advisory urges travelers to:

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• Exercise extreme caution

• Carry identification at all times

• Register their travel with their consulate before arrival

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'Florida is no longer safe'

Civil rights leadersgathered outside FIFA's offices near Miamion Thursday, Feb. 5,warning international travelersthat "Florida is no longer safe" and calling on the sports organization to take action against recent immigration tactics before the World Cup.

During the news conference, speakers stopped short of calling for a boycott of FIFA but instead encouraged the organization to take action before the June matches begin.

The Florida games will be held at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. They include key group stage matches featuring Portugal vs. Colombia, Saudi Arabia vs. Uruguay, and Uruguay vs. Cape Verde in June.

The state will also host group stage clashes, such as Brazil vs. Scotland, plus a Round of 32 match, a quarterfinal game, and the third-place match in July.

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'Stay away from the USA'

Mark Pieth, a Swiss attorney who chaired an oversight committee on FIFA reform, hasurged fans to skip the World Cup.

"There's only one piece of advice for fans," he told the Swiss newspaper Der Bund. "Stay away from the USA! You'll see it better on TV anyway. And upon arrival, fans should expect that if they don't please officials, they'll be put straight on the next flight home. If they're lucky."

Sepp Blatter, the ex-FIFA president, wrote on social media, "I think Mark Pieth is right to question this World Cup."

Contributing: Hal Habib, Palm Beach Post; Rob Landers, USA TODAY NETWORK - Florida

Michelle Spitzeris a journalist for The USA TODAY NETWORK-FLORIDA. As the network's Rapid Response reporter, she covers Florida's breaking news. You can get all of Florida's best content directly in your inbox each weekday day by signing up for the free newsletter, Florida TODAY, athttps://floridatoday.com/newsletters.

This article originally appeared on Florida Today:Civil rights groups issue Florida travel alert ahead of FIFA World Cup

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LeBron James had 17 points and 10 assists for the Lakers, who snapped Philadelphia's five-game winning streak with a big second-half rally in their first game back from a draining eight-game road trip.

Joel Embiid had 35 points and Tyrese Maxey added 26 points and 13 assists for the 76ers, who blew a 14-point lead and nearly came back from a 16-point deficit in the second half of their first loss since Jan. 26.

The Lakers led 110-94 with four minutes left, but Philadelphia closed the gap to 116-113 when rookie VJ Edgecombe stole James' inbounds pass and hit a 3-pointer with 36 seconds to play. James made eight turnovers.

But Maxi Kleber fed Rui Hachimura for a dunk with 12 seconds left, and the Lakers hung on.

With 12-of-17 shooting and five 3-pointers while coming off the bench, Reaves was phenomenal despite playing on a minutes restrictionin his second game backfrom a 5 1/2-week absence with a calf injury.

But just when the Lakers' core was finally healthy again,Doncic went downduring their fifth win in seven games.

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The NBA's leading scorer limped to the locker room with 3:03 left in the first half after apparently hurting his leg on the far end of the court moments earlier. He didn't return for the second half due to what the Lakers called left leg soreness.

Reaves, Doncic and James were playing in only their 10th game together during a season in which all three have struggled with significant injuries.

The Lakers took their first lead with Reaves' back-to-back 3-pointers to open the fourth on a 21-6 run.

76ers: At Phoenix on Saturday.

Lakers: Host Golden State on Saturday.

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Warriors Suns Basketball

The Suns had a chance to pull ahead in the final seconds, but Dillon Brooks missed a 3-pointer and Golden State's Gary Payton II came up with the rebound before Moses Moody fed De'Anthony Melton for a layup as time expired.

Phoenix took an 82-76 lead into the fourth quarter after holding Golden State to 17 points in the third. The Suns pushed the advantage to 90-76 less than two minutes into the fourth after Collin Gillespie hit 3s on back-to-back offensive possessions.

But the Warriors weren't done, methodically cutting into the advantage before Melton made a layup to tie the game at 97-all with 55.8 seconds remaining. Santos made a fast-break layup with 28.7 seconds remaining to put Golden State up 99-97.

Brooks led the Suns with 24 points. Grayson Allen had 21. Phoenix made just six field goals in the fourth quarter, scoring just 15 points.

Allen fed Oso Ighodaro for a dunk that gave the Suns a 97-91 lead with 3:55 left, but they didn't score again. Allen landed awkwardly a few moments later, left the game with a little more than three minutes left and did not return. The Suns said it was a right knee injury.

The Suns were without guards Devin Booker (ankle) and Jalen Green (hamstring/hip). The Warriors didn't have Stephen Curry (knee) or new forward Kristaps Porzingis, who hasn't joined the teamafter being acquired from the Hawks in a trade.

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The Warriors took a 59-55 lead into halftime after attempting 37 3-pointers and making 15. Spencer led Golden State with 15 points before the break on five 3-pointers. Brooks had 15 for the Suns.

Porzingis is expected to join the Warriors on Friday in Los Angeles, but coach Steve Kerr was skeptical he'd be ready to play against the Lakers.

Also on Thursday, the Warriors announced they traded reserve forward/center Trayce Jackson-Davis to the Raptors for a second round pick.

Warriors: At Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday.

Suns: Host 76ers on Saturday.

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