As the Bay Area prepares for Super Bowl weekend, the Santa Clara City Council has approved a new ordinance banning federal authorities from using city property for immigration enforcement. This was done to allay residents’ fears after an announcement made by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem and adviser Corey Lewandowski in the fall of 2025.
DHS announced that agents would conduct immigration operations during the nation’s largest sporting event. According to the Guardian report, when DHS works the Super Bowl, they’re usually focused on preventing human trafficking and the sale of counterfeit goods. So, this announcement is unusual and terrifying for the local community.
