Overview
- The Department of Homeland Security said ICE agents will be among federal personnel around Levi’s Stadium, with a spokesperson promising a visible presence.
- Two people familiar with security planning told Reuters there are no plans for ICE immigration arrests at the game, and sources said HSI is helping coordinate multiagency security as in prior Super Bowls.
- NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell described security as consistent with past SEAR 1 events, while a Bay Area Host Committee email to local officials indicated no planned deportation operations.
- San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie told residents he expects no increase in immigration enforcement and said the city will not coordinate with federal immigration enforcement, as Santa Clara police reiterated they lead public safety planning.
- Rallies in San Jose drew community groups and support from former NFL players, rapid-response networks expanded legal and documentation teams, and local leaders advanced measures to limit cooperation with ICE as the Santa Clara County sheriff said his office will not assist immigration enforcement.