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California sheriff refuses to support ICE operations around Super Bowl LX
Sheriff Bob Jonsen affirmed no policy changes to assist ICE during the event, focusing on protecting residents and visitors amid expected immigration enforcement presence.
- On Thursday, Santa Clara County Sheriff Bob Jonsen said his department will not support ICE in immigration enforcement during Super Bowl LX next month at Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara.
- With major events on the calendar, officials warned DHS Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Tricia McLaughlin Yoho earlier this week there will be agents conducting enforcement operations, and cooperation with the Trump administration is acknowledged as necessary.
- San José Mayor Matt Mahan said city police will not assist legal immigration enforcement, while the Rapid Response Network in Santa Clara County plans legal observers near Levi's Stadium on Super Bowl Sunday.
- Santa Clara County Supervisor Otto Lee warned Tuesday there is no absolute immunity for federal agents and those breaking laws could be arrested, while DHS said it will work with local and federal partners and News Digital reached out to ICE for comment.
- ICE's involvement has precedent but faces new scrutiny after deaths of Renée Macklin Good and Alex Pretti, with DHS leadership criticized and immigration enforcement unique to the Trump administration.
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