A few days ago, a 37-year-old U.S. citizen named Renee Nicole Good was shot and killed by an ICE agent in 

Minneapolis during a federal 

immigration enforcement operation.

The incident has sparked massive public outrage, protests, and intense debate about use of force by federal officers, including clashes between local officials and federal authorities over how it’s being investigated. 

Minnesota’s governor even placed the National Guard on standby as tensions rise. 

Officials on different sides are telling very different stories about what 

happened and many people feel that ordinary civilians, especially anyone who feels “foreign,” could be at risk of misunderstanding, profiling, or worse. 

So I get the fear. I empathize with it.

But the truth is this: America is not a war zone and canceling the World Cup isn’t the answer.

Yes, this tragedy is real and 

unspeakably painful for the victim’s family.

Yes, people are legitimately scared especially immigrants, visitors, and families.

And yes, the broader conversation about safety, civil liberties, and 

accountability is necessary and overdue.

But telling the world not to come 

because ICE might “profile or shoot” people with foreign accents or 

appearances is not grounded in how international events work, how law 

enforcement operates, or how millions of fans travel safely every year.