No planned ICE immigration operations during Super Bowl in Bay Area, officials confirm.
A Tuesday press conference involving NFL leaders and law enforcement revealed that no Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations were scheduled to take place around the time of the Super Bowl weekend in the Bay Area. The statement was made by NFL Chief of Security Cathy Lanier, who also noted that a high security designation had been assigned to the event, which entitled the NFL security team and local police departments to additional support from federal law enforcement.
Law enforcement leaders from Santa Clara, San Francisco, and San Jose reaffirmed their preparedness for Super Bowl weekend. Each department emphasized the importance of public awareness, urging anyone with information about suspicious activity to report it immediately.
Jeff Branigan, lead federal coordinator for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), said that the partnership between DHS and local authorities was normal and not a result of any planned ICE operations. He also confirmed that there would be an increase in federal personnel across the region but declined to provide details about the specific operations being conducted.
The absence of planned ICE enforcement activities has been welcomed by immigrant rights groups, which had organized rallies earlier in the week to convey their opposition to the presence of ICE in the Bay Area during the Super Bowl.
A Tuesday press conference involving NFL leaders and law enforcement revealed that no Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations were scheduled to take place around the time of the Super Bowl weekend in the Bay Area. The statement was made by NFL Chief of Security Cathy Lanier, who also noted that a high security designation had been assigned to the event, which entitled the NFL security team and local police departments to additional support from federal law enforcement.
Law enforcement leaders from Santa Clara, San Francisco, and San Jose reaffirmed their preparedness for Super Bowl weekend. Each department emphasized the importance of public awareness, urging anyone with information about suspicious activity to report it immediately.
Jeff Branigan, lead federal coordinator for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), said that the partnership between DHS and local authorities was normal and not a result of any planned ICE operations. He also confirmed that there would be an increase in federal personnel across the region but declined to provide details about the specific operations being conducted.
The absence of planned ICE enforcement activities has been welcomed by immigrant rights groups, which had organized rallies earlier in the week to convey their opposition to the presence of ICE in the Bay Area during the Super Bowl.
I'm kinda surprised they're not doing anything major around the Super Bowl, you know? Like, it's a huge event and all but... still doesn't mean we gotta go around assuming no one's watching. It's just gonna be some extra security presence, probably. ICE is already super present in the Bay Area anyway, so I don't think this is necessarily a big deal or anything 
finally some good news for a change! I'm so relieved to hear that there won't be any planned ICE ops around the Super Bowl 
. It's just common sense to know that one of the biggest events in sports brings in a ton of visitors and it's only fair that everyone feels welcome & safe. The fact that all these law enforcement leaders are on board with increased support from federal authorities is music to my ears 
I MEAN, CAN YOU IMAGINE SHOWING UP AT A FOOTBALL GAMES WITH ARMED AGENTS LOOKING FOR PEOPLE JUST BECAUSE THEY'RE IMMIGRANTS? IT'S LIKE, COME ON, WE'RE TRYING TO HAVE SOME FUN OVER HERE! 
THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN DHS AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES IS FINE AND DUCE, BUT LET'S KEEP THE ICE PEOPLE OUT OF OUR BUSINESS, YOU KNOW? 
. Either way, I'm not buying it. Those immigrant rights groups didn't just rally for nothing - there's gotta be more to this story 
. What do you guys think is really going on here?
. I mean, no planned ICE ops during the Super Bowl? That just seems too convenient. What if it was all a setup to distract us from something else? Like, maybe there's gonna be some big operation happening behind the scenes and we just don't know about it yet? It sounds like they're playing both sides, you know? The NFL and local authorities are saying everything is cool, but then you got these federal folks showing up without giving away too much... it's all a bit suspicious in my book 
. It's not right that immigrants have to live with the fear of being deported or harassed just because they're here visiting their families or celebrating a major sporting event 
. Maybe we can all just try to be more understanding and welcoming towards people from different backgrounds, you know? 
! i was really worried that super bowl weekend would be a nightmare for our friends who are already stressed about being targeted by ice 
. but it sounds like law enforcement leaders in the bay area are prepared and ready to keep everyone safe 
. i'm glad to see that public awareness is going to be a big part of the strategy too - we all need to look out for each other 
. anyway, glad to see the community coming together and speaking out against this kind of thing. hope it stays that way and we don't have any more "surprises" 
. We should all be grateful for the community comin together to keep everyone safe. The fact that immigrant rights groups were able to make their voices heard and have a positive impact is super inspiring too 
. It just goes to show that we can disagree without bein disagreeable, and still find common ground 
, and it's awesome that law enforcement is being super transparent about what's going down 
. Cathy Lanier's got this right – safety is everyone's top priority 
! I'm also loving the solidarity between local authorities and federal law enforcement 
, it shows we're all on the same team 
. Immigrant rights groups are doing their thing, and that's dope 
, let's keep supporting each other through these uncertain times 
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can't believe that no planned ICE ops during the Super Bowl in Bay Area... it's like a big ol' relief bubble burst for all those activists who were protesting 
still got my fingers crossed that these increased personnel won't be used to crack down on immigrants 
meanwhile tho, law enforcement is still hyped up about public awareness and suspicious activity reporting... hope they actually pay attention to the community instead of just making empty promises 
. I think it's awesome that immigrant rights groups got to express their concerns too - it's always good to hear people's voices being heard 
. Maybe this is a sign of things changing for the better in our communities? Fingers crossed!