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Italy Outraged Over US ICE Agents at Winter Olympics
ICE's Homeland Security Investigations will assist U.S. diplomatic security at the Milan-Cortina Olympics to counter transnational crime, amid strong local political opposition in Italy.
- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will assist with security during the Winter Olympic Games in Italy from February 6 to 22, as confirmed by U.S. officials.
- ICE will assist in a defensive role with no immigration enforcement, as foreign operations remain under Italian authority.
- The involvement of ICE has sparked significant debate in Italy, with Milan Mayor Giuseppe Sala stating that ICE agents are 'not welcome' in the city.
- ICE's participation follows recent protests related to immigration enforcement deaths, leading to public outrage over their security role at the Olympics.
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U.S. sending ICE unit to Winter Olympics for security, prompting concern and confusion in Italy
Homeland Security Investigations, a unit within ICE, often assists with security at international events. The controversy highlights a growing rift between the U.S. under President Donald Trump and its allies.
"It's a militia that kills and acts without clear controls. Milan doesn't need that kind of presence," said Milan Mayor Giuseppe Sala.
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