DHS Confirms ICE in Super Bowl LX Security Amid Backlash

The Department of Homeland Security confirmed Tuesday that Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will participate in security operations surrounding Super Bowl LX on February 8, 2026, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, despite national backlash over recent fatal shootings involving federal immigration officers in Minneapolis.

DHS Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Tricia McLaughlin emphasized that the agency's involvement aligns with standard protocols for major events. "DHS is committed to working with our local and federal partners to ensure the Super Bowl is safe for everyone involved, as we do with every major sporting event, including the World Cup," McLaughlin said in a statement. "Our mission remains unchanged." She added that the operation will feature a whole-of-government response in line with the U.S. Constitution, and officials declined to disclose specific details about future actions or personnel deployments.

The Super Bowl, pitting the New England Patriots against the Seattle Seahawks, is expected to draw tens of thousands of attendees and millions of viewers. Security measures will include coordination among federal, state, and local agencies...