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New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, left, and Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold speak during the NFL Super Bowl Opening Night, Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, in San Jose, Calif. ahead of the Super Bowl 60 football game between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks. Credit: Godofredo A. Vásquez / AP Photo

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NFL security officials said this week that they are “confident” there is no plan for agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to conduct enforcement operations at the Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California on Sunday, Feb. 8.

Concerns about ICE’s potential appearance at the event were raised in the fall, when key officials at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security indicated they planned to send agents to the football championship.

DHS will have a security presence at the Super Bowl, but that is standard for major events, including the Olympics and World Cup. “There are no planned ICE enforcement activities. We are confident of that,” Cathy Lanier, NFL chief security officer, said in a briefing on Tuesday.

DHS has declined to discuss specific operations.

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Reginald David is the Community Engagement Reporter for CT Mirror. He builds relationships across Connecticut to elevate community voices and deepen public dialogue around local issues. Previously, he was a producer at KCUR 89.3, Kansas City’s NPR station, where he created community-centered programming, led live event coverage for major events like the NFL Draft, the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl Parade, and Royals Opening Day, and launched KC Soundcheck, a music series spotlighting local and national artists. Reginald has also hosted special segments, including an in-depth interview with civil rights leader Alvin Brooks and live community coverage on issues like racial segregation and neighborhood development. He began his public media career as an ‘Integrity in News’ intern at WNPR in Hartford.