Advocates demand homeless protections ahead of World Cup

Name: Advocates demand homeless protections ahead of World Cup
Uploaded: 2026-03-10T19:57:01Z
Description: As Atlanta prepares for the FIFA World Cup, activists with "Play Fair ATL" are pushing for an eviction moratorium and better protections for the city's vulnerable populations. Advocates warn they do not want to see a repeat of the mass arrests seen during the 1996 Olympics.

As Atlanta prepares for the FIFA World Cup, activists with "Play Fair ATL" are pushing for an eviction moratorium and better protections for the city's vulnerable populations. Advocates warn they do not want to see a repeat of the mass arrests seen during the 1996 Olympics.

Posted March 10, 2026 3:57pm EDT