"(The U.S. Department of Homeland Security) 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," Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Tricia McLaughlin told San José Spotlight in a statement. "We will not disclose future operations or discuss personnel. Those who are here legally and are not breaking other laws have nothing to fear."
""This isn't a game and families have the vulnerability to be impacted," Ortiz told San José Spotlight. "I've been warning the city and our community. People, unfortunately, haven't really taken this seriously, which is why I introduced more than six different memos with the City Council."
Dozens of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are expected to deploy to Levi's Stadium, its parking lots and surrounding areas for the Super Bowl on Feb. 8. An internal Department of Homeland Security memo reportedly shows agents landing at Moffett Federal Airfield Feb. 6. The deployment would be the largest concentration of agents Santa Clara County has seen since the start of mass deportation efforts under President Trump, according to District 5 Councilmember Peter Ortiz. The Department of Homeland Security stated it will work with local and federal partners to ensure safety and will not disclose operations or personnel, while community advocates prepare to monitor enforcement activity.
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