ICE agents expected to be deployed for Super Bowl in California, officials say

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Dani AnguianoJanuary 28, 2026 at 08:37 PM

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ICE agents are expected to conduct immigration enforcement operations during the upcoming Super Bowl in Santa Clara, California. While ICE's Homeland Security Investigations team typically focuses on human trafficking and counterfeit goods at major sporting events, these operations would specifically target immigration enforcement. Local officials and community members have expressed concern about the potential for increased fear and tension within vulnerable communities. The Department of Homeland Security declined to confirm specific plans but stated its commitment to ensuring the Super Bowl's safety while adhering to the US Constitution. DHS officials have previously stated that ICE will be present to apprehend and deport individuals in the country illegally, emphasizing that no location, including the Super Bowl, provides safe haven.

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