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Super Bowl LX: No ICE Presence Amid Community Concerns

2/10/2026

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Cathy Lanier, NFL chief security officer, confirmed federal security at Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara will mirror past events with no Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) presence.
DHS officials signaled possible enforcement actions.
Bay Area local councils have declared ICE-free zones to protect immigrant communities.
Rights groups plan to monitor federal activity during the event.
Residents remain skeptical after incidents involving federal agents and fear an immigration crackdown.

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Story summary

Cathy Lanier, NFL chief security officer, confirmed federal security at Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara will mirror past events with no Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) presence.
DHS officials signaled possible enforcement actions.
Bay Area local councils have declared ICE-free zones to protect immigrant communities.
Rights groups plan to monitor federal activity during the event.
Residents remain skeptical after incidents involving federal agents and fear an immigration crackdown.