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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.
- Italian officials protested the U.S. plans to deploy ICE agents at the Winter Olympics, emphasizing opposition to their immigration role abroad.
- An online petition to prevent ICE's entry gained over 30,000 signatures shortly after it was launched.
- ICE will support U.S. diplomatic security but will not engage in immigration enforcement during the Games, according to a U.S. Secret Service official.
- Italian officials, including Mayor Giuseppe Sala, oppose ICE's presence, stating they are unwelcome.
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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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