Sheriff: ICE must be 'transparent' with any Super Bowl operations [View all]
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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