LDT “📰 Petition Pushes 180,000+ Signatures Over ICE Presence at Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Performance”
A growing online petition is calling for the removal of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers from Levi’s Stadium during Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California — where Bad Bunny is set to headline the halftime show in February 2026.
According to reporting by the San Francisco Chronicle, the campaign has already surpassed 180,000 signatures, fueled by concerns that ICE’s presence could create a hostile or intimidating environment for Latino and immigrant fans attending the event.
Supporters of the petition argue that having ICE on site during one of the country’s largest televised events — headlined by a Puerto Rican superstar performing primarily in Spanish — sends the wrong message about inclusion and belonging. Activists say the move undermines the cultural significance of Bad Bunny’s performance, which is being celebrated as a milestone for Latin representation in American pop culture.
NFL officials have not commented directly on the petition but reaffirmed that the Super Bowl will comply with all federal and local security requirements. Santa Clara police stated that multiple agencies, including ICE, are routinely involved in large-scale event coordination — though their focus is “security, not immigration enforcement.”
The controversy underscores how the upcoming Super Bowl has become more than just a sporting spectacle — it’s now a flashpoint in the ongoing national conversation about immigration, culture, and identity in America.
📍 Source: San Francisco Chronicle, November 2025
