US EditionICE to Be in Milan for Olympics; Mayor Says They're 'Not Welcome'
ICE's Homeland Security Investigations will assist US diplomatic security at the Milan-Cortina Olympics focusing on transnational crime, with all operations controlled by Italian authorities.
- ICE announced a limited support role assisting the U.S. Department of State's Diplomatic Security Service at the Milano‑Cortina Winter Olympics from February 6-22, 2026, excluding immigration enforcement.
- Viral footage from RAI showing confrontations in Minneapolis sparked outrage as fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti intensified scrutiny, while Azione Milano gathered over 6,400 signatures demanding a ban.
- Milan Mayor Giuseppe Sala voiced sharp opposition, saying `This is a militia that kills`, while the Italian Interior Ministry said HSI investigators will work from a control room at the U.S. consulate in Milan and noted their presence in more than 50 countries.
- Diplomats are holding talks to clarify the deployment and roles of U.S. agents, while Matteo Piantedosi, Italian Interior Minister, is expected to meet the U.S. ambassador on Tuesday amid calls from Giuseppe Conte and others to set limits.
- Amid torch‑relay preparations, the deployment raises questions about sovereignty and Olympic optics as Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio will attend the February 6 opening.
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news38.deThe U.S. sent ICE officials to the Winter Olympics in Italy, triggering indignation in the host country.
U.S. decision to send ICE unit to Winter Olympics creates concern, confusion in Italy
MILAN — News that a unit of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement would be present during the upcoming Winter Games has set off concern and confusion in Italy, where people have expressed outrage at the inclusion of an agency that has dominated headlines for leading the Trump administration's campaign against immigration.Homeland Security Investigations, a unit within ICE that focuses on cross-border crimes, frequently sends its officers to o…
US sending ICE unit to Winter Olympics for security
News that a unit of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) would be present during the upcoming Winter Games has set off concern and confusion in Italy, where people have expressed outrage at the inclusion of an agency that has dominated headlines for leading the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), a unit within ICE that focuses on cross-border crimes, frequently sends its officers to overse…
ICE’s Role at Winter Olympics Draws Ire From Italian Leaders
The news that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents will aid security operations in the upcoming Milan Cortina Olympics has sparked outrage among current and former Italian leaders. “This is a militia that kills,” Milan Mayor Giuseppe Sala told Italian media outlet RTL Radio 102, according to The Associated Press. “A militia that enters into the homes of people, signing their own permission slips. It is clear they are not welcome in M…
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