Advocates demand homeless protections ahead of World Cup

Name: Advocates demand homeless protections ahead of World Cup
Uploaded: 2026-04-07T22:22:01Z
Duration: 6 min 22 s
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.

FOX LOCAL Atlanta · Apr 7, 2026 · 6m 22s

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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.