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NFL: ICE Will Not Be Present at Super Bowl

Local law enforcement is ramping up to protect public safety as 1.3 million people arrive to celebrate this year’s event.
NFL: ICE Will Not Be Present at Super Bowl
A general view inside Levi's Stadium during an NFL game in Santa Clara, Calif., on Oct. 19, 2025. Ezra Shaw/Getty Images
Jill McLaughlin
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Federal immigration officers will not make an appearance at the Super Bowl this year, NFL Chief Security Officer Cathy Lanier announced at a news conference on Feb. 2.

“There are no planned ICE [Immigration and Customs Enforcement] or immigration enforcement operations that are scheduled around the Super Bowl or any Super Bowl-related events,” Lanier said during the briefing.

Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.