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Super Bowl LX: ICE Operations Halted for Safety

2/4/2026

Summary

ICE Halts Operations

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will not conduct operations during Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California, per NFL Chief Security Officer Cathy Lanier.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will support the event and focus on safety.
Planning has involved more than 35 federal, state, and local agencies across 18 months.
Officials expect 1.3 million visitors for the event, with no credible threats to the Super Bowl despite protests.

Summary

Goodell Backs Bad Bunny

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell supported Bad Bunny ahead of Super Bowl LX halftime.
Bad Bunny's Grammy acceptance speech condemned ICE with 'ICE out' and called for love.
Conservatives, including U.S. President Donald Trump, criticized the choice as 'terrible'.
Despite tensions from ICE-related shootings, security remains robust with no ICE operations planned during the event.
Turning Point USA is organizing an alternative concert in response to Bad Bunny's performance.

History

Historical Context

The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program was established in 2017, protecting around 800,000 undocumented immigrants from deportation. The NFL's decision to exclude ICE operations during Super Bowl LX reflects ongoing tensions over immigration policies. With 1.3 million attendees expected, this collaboration among over 35 agencies highlights the intersection of sports, politics, and public safety amid protests and political backlash.

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ICE Halts Operations

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will not conduct operations during Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California, per NFL Chief Security Officer Cathy Lanier.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will support the event and focus on safety.
Planning has involved more than 35 federal, state, and local agencies across 18 months.
Officials expect 1.3 million visitors for the event, with no credible threats to the Super Bowl despite protests.

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