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Batman Protests ICE at Super Bowl Amid Green Day Controversy

1/30/2026

Summary

Story summary

A man dressed as Batman criticized Santa Clara officials for collaborating with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during the Super Bowl on February 8, 2026.
He urged the council to prevent city resources from aiding immigration operations.
Green Day will perform at the Super Bowl on February 8, 2026, to celebrate history, support the LGBTQ+ community, and oppose U.S. President Donald Trump.
U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Green Day's selection.

History

Historical Context

Protests during Super Bowl LIV in 2020 highlighted tensions over the NFL's involvement in immigration issues, coinciding with over 200,000 deportations by ICE that year. This unrest reflects ongoing societal debates about immigration and civil rights in the U.S., echoing earlier protests linked to Colin Kaepernick's activism against racial inequality, which began in 2016 and continues to resonate today.

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Story summary

A man dressed as Batman criticized Santa Clara officials for collaborating with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during the Super Bowl on February 8, 2026.
He urged the council to prevent city resources from aiding immigration operations.
Green Day will perform at the Super Bowl on February 8, 2026, to celebrate history, support the LGBTQ+ community, and oppose U.S. President Donald Trump.
U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Green Day's selection.

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