Protesters Rally Outside Super Bowl Against ICE

Demonstrators voice opposition to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement during NFL championship game

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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Leftist protesters gathered outside Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, where Super Bowl LX was being played, to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Video footage showed a large crowd of demonstrators waving 'Anti-ICE' and 'Anti-Trump' flags and chanting slogans like 'Si se puede' and 'F**k ICE'.

Why it matters

The protest highlights ongoing tensions around immigration enforcement and the role of ICE, with some activists calling for the agency to be abolished. The Super Bowl attracts a massive audience, making it a high-profile venue for political demonstrations.

The details

According to reports, the protesters carried signs with slogans like 'ICE Out Of Our Communities,' 'Stop Violence, Deport ICE,' and 'California is 27% Foreign-born. ICE – STOP the Cleansing.' While the NFL had previously stated there were no planned ICE enforcement activities at the Super Bowl, sources indicated that ICE agents may have been present in a security role.

  • The protest took place outside Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California during Super Bowl LX on February 9, 2026.

The players

Cathy Lanier

NFL chief security officer who previously stated there were no planned ICE enforcement activities for Super Bowl LX.

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What they’re saying

“While NFL chief security officer Cathy Lanier has previously stated that there were 'no planned ICE enforcement activities,' for Super Bowl LX, the outlet noted that 'sources' said 'ICE may be present at the Super Bowl but only in a security role.'”

— Cathy Lanier, NFL Chief Security Officer (Breitbart)

The takeaway

The protest outside the Super Bowl highlights the ongoing debate around immigration enforcement and the role of agencies like ICE, with activists continuing to voice strong opposition to the agency's tactics and presence in communities.