Super Bowl security won't include ICE operations, feds say

• Department of Homeland Security federal coordinator Jeffrey Brannigan said that the surge of federal personnel is strictly in support of Super Bowl security in San Francisco, Santa Clara and San Jose.
• NFL chief security officer Cathy Lanier said there are no immigration enforcement operations tied to the game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara or its surrounding regional events.

What they're saying: "There is no planned ICE enforcement activities — we are confident of that," Lanier said, adding that ICE has, to her knowledge, not been involved in past Super Bowls.

The big picture: Concerns over heightened immigration enforcement — amplified by Trump officials' past comments tying ICE and the Super Bowl —and national anti-ICE protests have prompted cities such as San Francisco to distinguish between routine event security and federal immigration actions.

Between the lines: SF Mayor Daniel Lurie and San Francisco Police chief Derrick Lew stressed Monday that local police are focused on public safety and encouraged residents to report crimes, call 911 or seek help without fear, citing the city's long-standing sanctuary city policy.

• "No local authorities will be asking or assisting in any federal immigration enforcement, and we have heard nothing that suggests that there will be any increase in immigration enforcement from the federal authorities," Lurie added.

What's next: Expect to see a heightened police presence in downtown, near the Moscone Center and other areas this week as part of the city's safety plan.

• "We will provide a safe, welcoming experience for everyone coming to San Francisco," Lurie said. "If you see SFPD on the street, they are there to keep you safe."