Photo: Gabby Chavez-Lopez, Latina Coalition of Silicon Valley
"Oh, there's definitely some anxiety and uneasiness. We don't trust any federal agency that doesn't respect its own country's Constitution and the laws that come with it."
Despite repeated assurances from the NFL and officials that there will be no U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity tied to Super Bowl LX events, Bay Area community leaders and advocates say immigrant communities remain on edge. The article describes rallies and marches across San Jose, San Francisco, and Santa Clara during Super Bowl week, fueled by distrust of federal agencies, recent enforcement actions elsewhere, and uncertainty about whether local authorities would even receive notice of any operations.
While Cathy Lanier and a U.S. Department of Homeland Security coordinator reiterated that no immigration enforcement operations are planned, organizers say they are still preparing for “all scenarios”—including training volunteers and strengthening rapid-response efforts—as some residents avoid Super Bowl activities out of fear.
