SAN JOSE, CA — A coalition of community, union, and immigrant advocacy groups will converge at Cesar Chavez Plaza today for an “ICE Out of the Bay” rally, marking the opening of official Super Bowl week events.
The demonstration, organized by the South Bay Super Bowl Coalition, is protesting the increased Immigration and Customs Enforcement presence in Bay Area neighborhoods.
ICE agents were called to the Bay Area to patrol Levi’s Stadium before the Feb. 8 Super Bowl LX game between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks.
ICE federal agents will patrol Levi’s Stadium before the game between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks, federal and NFL officials said.
ICE agents will be in the Bay Area for a week.
Coming amid pushback in the Bay Area against ICE tactics in Minneapolis and elsewhere, the rally underscores ongoing concerns from local groups about ICE operations in the region.
Speakers at today’s rally, including Musa Tariq, policy coordinator with the Bay Area chapter of the Council on American–Islamic Relations, are gathering to show solidarity with immigrant families, workers, and community groups affected by immigration enforcement.
The rally starts at At 11:30 a.m.
WHAT: ICE Out of The Bay Rally
WHEN: Monday at 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Cesar Chavez Plaza, San Jose