Photographer touring with Iraq soccer crew denied entry to US at Chicago O’Hare Airport amid FIFA World Cup video games: CBP

CHICAGO (WLS) — A photographer touring with the Iraqi nationwide soccer crew was denied entry to the U.S. at Chicago O’Hare International Airport on Friday.

According to a spokesperson with Customs and Border Protection, the crew arrived in Chicago from Dubai.

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Two folks with the crew underwent what’s known as “additional inspection.”

The CBP spokesperson says the photographer was decided to be “inadmissible” and was denied entry “due to classified information in accordance with U.S. law.” The different particular person was admitted to the U.S.

Full assertion from CBP:
“On June 5, the Iraqi national team arrived at Chicago O’Hare International Airport from Dubai International Airport. During processing, two travelers underwent additional inspection, a routine part of CBP’s inspection process when officers need to verify information or determine admissibility.

Following inspection, one traveler was admitted to the United States. The second traveler, a photographer and NOT a player on the team, was determined to be inadmissible and was denied entry due to classified information in accordance with U.S. law.

All travelers seeking entry into the United States, including athletes, coaches, and staff, are subject to CBP inspection and vetting. Admissibility determinations are made on a case-by-case basis using law enforcement, national security, and immigration information available at the time of inspection. CBP officers have the authority to question travelers, conduct inspections, and determine admissibility consistent with U.S. law.”