"SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) -- California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta are encouraging state and local law enforcement to investigate potential crimes involving federal agents. It comes as leaders in the South Bay prepare for the possibility of ICE showing up at the Super Bowl, something that the Department of Homeland Security promised months ago. Santa Clara Police Chief Cory Morgan addressed the community on Tuesday amid fears over potential immigration enforcement at the Super Bowl."
""As a matter of practice, we do not confirm, deny or speculate about the presence or activities of other agencies," he said. Months ago, the Trump administration said ICE agents would be on the ground in Santa Clara. It's a possibility that South Bay leaders have been preparing for. MORE: Large student walkout protesting ICE takes over busy East Bay road"
Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta have urged state and local law enforcement to investigate potential crimes involving federal agents. South Bay leaders are preparing for possible ICE presence at the Super Bowl after the Department of Homeland Security indicated agents would be on the ground. Santa Clara police declined to confirm or deny other agencies' activities. San Jose adopted ICE-free zone policies to allow litigation against federal access to public lands. Community organizations and officials question ICE's mission at the event and emphasize extensive local preparations for safety. Officials warn that fear in immigrant communities may persist regardless of enforcement actions.
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