DHS reverses ICE Super Bowl threat after NFL and sheriff refuse

On Feb. 2, 2026, Super Bowl LX organizers told local officials that ICE won't conduct immigration enforcement operations at Sunday's game between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara. This reversed DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's October 2025 threat that ICE would "be all over" the game after the NFL booked Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny for the halftime show. Santa Clara County Sheriff Robert Jonsen said his department "will not be working or supporting ICE immigration enforcement" and called for federal transparency. More than 100 people rallied in San Jose on Feb. 2 against potential ICE presence. DHS agents will attend for security but won't conduct immigration operations.