Sheriff: ICE must be 'transparent' with any Super Bowl operations

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Source: The Hill

01/30/26 8:19 PM ET


A California sheriff on Thursday called on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to be “transparent” with local authorities about any possible federal immigration operations around Levi’s Stadium during Super Bowl LX.

“So I urge our federal partners: if there is something that you’re planning to do in our community, please be transparent and reach out to your local officials so we can work as best we can,” Santa Clara County Sheriff Robert Jonsen said. “It was mentioned, we are not going to change our policies or protocols. We will not be working or supporting ICE immigration enforcement.”

“But I want you to again remember [that] if you see us out there, we’re there to help you, and we will be there,” Jonsen continued. “So don’t hesitate to contact somebody wearing a uniform — as these events unfold if they’re walking around and trying to engage — and make sure that you remain safe.”

The sheriff said there was a “high probability” that those attending the game will see people in uniform, but he noted that if officers are “not masked, if they’re wearing tan and green or blue or black, trust me, they’re there for your protection.” “If they’re masked and they’re trying to hide their identity, then someone hasn’t communicated with us,” Jonsen said.

Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/5715930-super-bowl-lx-ice-presence/

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[Lovie777]

1. Why would they be there besides....

intimation and harassment.😠

[Irish_Dem]

2. People know that local LE will not save them from ICE murdering them in cold blood.

LE will not cross ICE or Trump.

[Bengus81]

3. Are you fucking kidding me? So now they'll be allowed at the Stadium? Bullshit!!!

Trump wants to MURDER even more people.

[2naSalit]

4. ICE at the stadium...

Is a setup, they show up and start some shit, they get their asses kicked by the crowd and the feds end up with their excuse to shut everything down.

Just a thought.

[MLWR]

5. If ICE goes to these events, they should be boycotted.

Sports events are not invitations to trump's thugs. If I were at such an event, and these nazis showed up, I would leave.

[travelingthrulife]

6. They are never transparent. Stop playing their game, Sheriff.

Abolish ICE. Don't effing accommodate them.

[Lonestarblue]

7. Given the corruption in this group, ICE would be there to initiate violence--or see the game for free.

[littlemissmartypants]

8. ETTD

[Aviation Pro]

9. There is no reason for LICE to be there

Unless the plan is to disrupt the Bad Bunny halftime show.

[GreenWave]

10. Both teams should do the Kaepernick knee to piss off Trump.

[Javaman]

11. that's a nice thought. but it's a fantasy.

ICE only cares about ICE.

[Bayard]

12. The sheriff is too polite

Murderers will be stationed at every entry point to pull out anyone with brown skin. Imagine the mayhem if they start shooting.

[mdbl]

13. No one should go

Let it just be an event for a bunch of magats. Besides, you can see it a lot better on TeeVee.

[twodogsbarking]

14. First rule: Trump ruins everything. Second rule: See first rule.