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Santa Clara Residents Fear ICE Amid Super Bowl Concerns

2/8/2026

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Residents in Santa Clara, California, fear ICE enforcement during the Super Bowl.
Mayor Lisa Gillmor said many residents fear being targeted during the event, particularly those with brown skin.
The NFL assured there would be no planned ICE activities.
Santa Clara County Board President Otto Lee and other officials have implemented measures to track ICE activity and emphasize safety amid concerns about immigration enforcement extending into the World Cup.

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Residents in Santa Clara, California, fear ICE enforcement during the Super Bowl.
Mayor Lisa Gillmor said many residents fear being targeted during the event, particularly those with brown skin.
The NFL assured there would be no planned ICE activities.
Santa Clara County Board President Otto Lee and other officials have implemented measures to track ICE activity and emphasize safety amid concerns about immigration enforcement extending into the World Cup.