Embattled California gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter stirred controversy heading into Super Bowl weekend with an unusual attack on federal immigration enforcement.

In what appeared to be another effort to draw attention to her campaign, the former congresswoman sharply criticized Immigration and Customs Enforcement while referencing Latin music star Bad Bunny’s upcoming halftime performance. Porter called for ICE to be removed from California, demanded greater accountability, and renewed her call to abolish the agency altogether.

Her comments on X quickly drew backlash from across the political spectrum, with critics from both parties condemning the remarks.

One California resident responded, “You don’t speak for me. I support ICE and CBP doing their jobs and enforcing immigration laws, just like countries around the world protect their borders.”

Another commenter accused Porter of self-interest, writing, “Please stop pretending you care about anyone other than yourself and your own political ambitions.”

Despite Porter’s claim that ICE was unwelcome at the Super Bowl, NFL Chief Security Officer Cathy Lanier told reporters Tuesday that no ICE agents would be present at Sunday’s game at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara.

“There are no planned ICE enforcement operations,” Lanier said. “We are confident of that.”

Porter’s campaign for California’s top office has faced mounting challenges in recent months. Last fall, videos surfaced showing her in an unfavorable light, including footage of her berating staff members and struggling during a televised interview when asked how she planned to strengthen support for her candidacy.

According to The California Post, Porter also sent an urgent fundraising message to supporters shortly after San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan entered the gubernatorial race, warning of serious consequences if her campaign continued to falter.

“If we lose the governorship in California, we lose the U.S. House of Representatives. It’s that simple,” Porter wrote in a dramatic appeal sent just hours after Mahan announced his candidacy.

She also warned that California’s nonpartisan “jungle primary” system could result in two Republican candidates advancing to the general election in June.