Overview
- The Puerto Rican artist won three Grammys, including Album of the Year for DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS, one week before his Feb. 8 halftime show.
- In an acceptance speech he said “ICE out” and declared, “We are humans, and we are Americans,” joining other artists who criticized immigration enforcement.
- DHS and allied officials have indicated agents will be on the ground around Super Bowl events, while some outlets reported no operations at Levi’s Stadium and DHS said its plans had not changed.
- Santa Clara County Sheriff Bob Jonsen said his office will not work with or support ICE immigration enforcement and urged federal transparency with local officials.
- President Trump denounced the halftime booking and said he will not attend the game as protests over recent ICE-related deaths continue in the run-up to Super Bowl week.