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US Customs and Border Protection says a football referee from Somalia who was due to work at the World Cup was denied entry to the United States, citing vetting concerns. The decision has drawn attention because it affects a match official appointed to an event the US is co-hosting, raising questions about travel clearance for tournament personnel.

The Department of Homeland Security's Office of Inspector General reports that CBP and ICE effectively coordinated immigration enforcement-related detainers in Del Rio, Texas. The finding speaks to how the two agencies handle detainer requests, a recurring flashpoint in the US immigration debate. Officials and advocates are weighing what the review means for inter-agency cooperation and accountability in border enforcement.