Overview
- The Fisherman’s Wharf Community Benefit District said the digital sign near Mason and Jefferson was removed by midday Wednesday.
- The display showed images of apparent ICE agents with slogans like “Defensive player of the year: ICE” and “They can’t win without defense. Neither can America.”
- American Sovereignty said it paid for the ads, which ran during Super Bowl week in the city’s tourist hub.
- Supervisor Danny Sauter credited the community benefit district and the business hosting the screen for acting quickly after complaints from residents and visitors.
- The district reaffirmed a welcoming stance for visitors, as the NFL’s security chief stated there will be no immigration enforcement operations around Super Bowl events.