The Department of Homeland Security said it will keep full security in place for Super Bowl LX, despite growing anger after two deadly incidents involving federal officers in Minneapolis. The game will be played on February 8 in Santa Clara, only days after protests erupted across the country.
DHS addressed safety concerns around Levi’s Stadium and said its plans will not change. The comments come as critics accuse federal officers of using excessive force during recent immigration actions. Those deaths have now become part of the conversation as the Super Bowl approaches.
“DHS is committed to working with our local and federal partners to ensure the Super Bowl is safe for everyone involved, as we do with every major sporting event, including the World Cup,” Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin told TMZ Sports…