NFL Denies ICE Immigration Enforcement for Super Bowl Security, Despite Trump's Comments.
The National Football League (NFL) has reassured that there are no plans to deploy Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents at this Sunday's Super Bowl in Levi's Stadium, California. This comes despite President Donald Trump's recent comments stating it was the "largest immigration enforcement operation ever" conducted in Minnesota last month.
The news follows two fatal incidents involving ICE agents in the US since Trump initiated his massive immigration crackdown.
In a statement, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell emphasized that security remains the league's top priority, with a multi-level approach involving federal agencies, state authorities, and local units working together to ensure a safe environment for all attendees.
"We're working closely with various levels of government to make sure it's a secure event," said Goodell. "This administration, as well as every other before it, has been part of this process."
Homeland Security is responsible for coordinating federal agencies involved in the Super Bowl security efforts. While there are no plans to involve ICE agents, a small protest by fewer than 100 people staged over ICE's actions at an NFL event last week highlighted concerns about immigration enforcement.
The highly anticipated Super Bowl matchup between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks will be held this Sunday. The halftime show is set to feature rapper Bad Bunny, who recently sparked controversy with his "ICE out" comments during the Grammy Awards.
Bad Bunny's performance has been met with a mix of reactions, but NFL Commissioner Goodell defended his choice, stating that he understood the power of his platform and the importance of using it to unite people.
The National Football League (NFL) has reassured that there are no plans to deploy Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents at this Sunday's Super Bowl in Levi's Stadium, California. This comes despite President Donald Trump's recent comments stating it was the "largest immigration enforcement operation ever" conducted in Minnesota last month.
The news follows two fatal incidents involving ICE agents in the US since Trump initiated his massive immigration crackdown.
In a statement, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell emphasized that security remains the league's top priority, with a multi-level approach involving federal agencies, state authorities, and local units working together to ensure a safe environment for all attendees.
"We're working closely with various levels of government to make sure it's a secure event," said Goodell. "This administration, as well as every other before it, has been part of this process."
Homeland Security is responsible for coordinating federal agencies involved in the Super Bowl security efforts. While there are no plans to involve ICE agents, a small protest by fewer than 100 people staged over ICE's actions at an NFL event last week highlighted concerns about immigration enforcement.
The highly anticipated Super Bowl matchup between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks will be held this Sunday. The halftime show is set to feature rapper Bad Bunny, who recently sparked controversy with his "ICE out" comments during the Grammy Awards.
Bad Bunny's performance has been met with a mix of reactions, but NFL Commissioner Goodell defended his choice, stating that he understood the power of his platform and the importance of using it to unite people.
to bring attention to the issue and use his platform to spread love instead of hate. let's keep it positive and focus on having an epic super bowl this sunday 
I'm not buying this "multiple levels of government" story... 
What exactly does Roger Goodell mean by "federal agencies" and what's the actual plan here? Are we talking about a coordinated effort or just a bunch of different organizations playing pretend to be involved? 
The fact that Trump made those comments about ICE agents being present in Minnesota doesn't necessarily mean it happened... 
We need concrete sources, not just empty assurances from the NFL. What's the real plan for security at the Super Bowl? 
It's just so frustrating to see politicians making things worse by stirring up drama like this. As a parent, it's hard enough trying to keep my kids safe from harm without having to worry about random immigration enforcement agents showing up at a football game! 
And now with Bad Bunny performing... I'm just worried someone is gonna get hurt over these sensitive issues 
. Can't we all just agree to disagree and have some fun? 
, you know how stressful school is already, let's not add that extra drama to a game we're all here for 
. I'm also loving the halftime show lineup, but can't help thinking what if they didn't choose someone who's been stirring up controversy? 
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. I mean, you can't have your security team cracking down on people who are just trying to enjoy a game, right? It's not like they're doing anything wrong, just here for the football 
. The NFL is doing its part to keep everyone safe, and that's what matters most 
But can we talk about how crazy it is that they still have to deal with all this drama? Like, 2 fatal incidents already and Trump's just gonna keep stirring up trouble... 
: over 100k deportations in FY2023, more than 500k arrests at the border, and a record 40k asylum denials! 
It's like, can't we just focus on actual security threats instead of going after immigrants? 
: 2022 saw a 25% increase in climate activism, while immigration-related protests saw a 50% rise! 
What's going on here? Are people just getting more vocal or is something else at play? 
! It's clear that young people are feeling the heat when it comes to immigration policy 
. I mean, if there was this massive enforcement op in Minnesota, wouldn't we have heard more about it by now? It's kinda suspicious that the NFL is denying any plans to use ICE agents for Super Bowl security, considering how they're already under scrutiny over their handling of protests last week 
. I'm not saying the NFL's approach is wrong, but we should know more about what's really going on behind the scenes. It's always better to be safe than sorry when it comes to something as big as an event like the Super Bowl 
. I mean, can you imagine? It's all about security, right? 
! It's not about politics or controversy; it's about sports and community.
They're working closely with federal agencies, state authorities, and local units to make sure everything runs smoothly. And, you know, Goodell's statement about this administration being part of the process... yeah, that's true 
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, like can't we just focus on the game for once? The Super Bowl is supposed to be about football, not immigration enforcement. And what's with Trump's comments being completely out of touch? Did he really think that would make sense at an NFL event? 
I mean, I know some people are super passionate about these issues, but can't we all just try to get along? The fact that there's even a protest because of ICE agents being involved is just sad. And Bad Bunny's halftime show has got me feeling conflicted - on one hand, I love his music, but on the other, those "ICE out" comments were pretty hurtful 
. Anyway, let's just focus on the game and try to have a good time, yeah?