(The Center Square) – Seattle has joined a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security over stalled counterterrorism funding that City Attorney Ann Davison says is essential for protecting FIFA World Cup fans in 2026.
The funding in question comes from the DHS’s Securing the Cities counterterrorism program, which funds equipment the city uses to support safety planning for large events.
Seattle is set to host four to six FIFA World Cup matches next year with an anticipated 400,000 to 750,000 visitors. The Seattle Police and Fire Departments have been training to detect radioactive threats and other signs of terrorist attacks. According to the city attorney’s office, the STC program funds the equipment and personnel used for this training…