Activists Hand Out 'ICE OUT' Towels at Super Bowl LX

Source: Newsweek

Published Feb 08, 2026 at 08:28 PM EST


At Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, activists distributed 15,000 rally towels emblazoned with “ICE OUT” ahead of Super Bowl LX. The towels, which were handed out by volunteers stationed at multiple entrances.

The effort was organized by Contra-ICE, a coalition of musicians and artists, in response to Department of Homeland Security statements that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) would be present at the game.

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) adviser Corey Lewandowski and Secretary Kristi Noem both confirmed ICE’s involvement, though NFL chief security officer Cathy Lanier told reporters there were “no planned ICE enforcement activities.”

Why It Matters

The protest highlights the tension between federal immigration enforcement and cultural platforms like the Super Bowl, which attracts millions of viewers worldwide. With Bad Bunny headlining the halftime show, the towels serve as both a political statement and a cultural symbol, linking immigrant advocacy to one of America’s most-watched events. The demonstration underscores how artists and activists are leveraging visibility at major sporting events to challenge government policy.

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