ICE Operations Cancelled in Bay Area During Super Bowl Week, Officials Say No Deportations Planned.
In a significant development ahead of the big game, officials from law enforcement agencies and the NFL announced on Tuesday that there are no planned ICE immigration operations surrounding the Super Bowl week in the Bay Area. According to Cathy Lanier, the NFL Chief of Security, the Super Bowl has been designated as a high-risk event due to its massive scale, with an estimated 70,000 attendees expected.
The Bay Area's top law enforcement leaders gathered at a press conference to discuss their 18-month plan for keeping Super Bowl weekend safe. The meeting also came as a response to growing concerns among immigrant rights groups about the potential for ICE operations in the area.
Jeff Branigan, the lead federal coordinator for the Department of Homeland Security, confirmed that there were no planned ICE enforcement activities. "There's no planned ICE enforcement activities; we are confident of that," he said. The agency has been working closely with local law enforcement to develop comprehensive public safety plans that address a range of scenarios.
Local police chiefs and officers have emphasized the importance of reporting any suspicious activity, urging the community to play an active role in keeping Super Bowl weekend safe.
In contrast, immigrant rights groups had organized rallies in recent days to express their opposition to ICE operations in the Bay Area. These protests demonstrate ongoing tensions between immigration enforcement efforts and concerns about public safety.
With a massive influx of visitors expected for the Super Bowl, officials are confident that they can maintain order and ensure a successful event without resorting to mass deportations or other coercive measures.
In a significant development ahead of the big game, officials from law enforcement agencies and the NFL announced on Tuesday that there are no planned ICE immigration operations surrounding the Super Bowl week in the Bay Area. According to Cathy Lanier, the NFL Chief of Security, the Super Bowl has been designated as a high-risk event due to its massive scale, with an estimated 70,000 attendees expected.
The Bay Area's top law enforcement leaders gathered at a press conference to discuss their 18-month plan for keeping Super Bowl weekend safe. The meeting also came as a response to growing concerns among immigrant rights groups about the potential for ICE operations in the area.
Jeff Branigan, the lead federal coordinator for the Department of Homeland Security, confirmed that there were no planned ICE enforcement activities. "There's no planned ICE enforcement activities; we are confident of that," he said. The agency has been working closely with local law enforcement to develop comprehensive public safety plans that address a range of scenarios.
Local police chiefs and officers have emphasized the importance of reporting any suspicious activity, urging the community to play an active role in keeping Super Bowl weekend safe.
In contrast, immigrant rights groups had organized rallies in recent days to express their opposition to ICE operations in the Bay Area. These protests demonstrate ongoing tensions between immigration enforcement efforts and concerns about public safety.
With a massive influx of visitors expected for the Super Bowl, officials are confident that they can maintain order and ensure a successful event without resorting to mass deportations or other coercive measures.