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Homeland Security Investigations, a unit of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, will be in Italy for the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics to support U.S. diplomatic security, leading to protests in Milan over the weekend.Milan Mayor Giuseppe Sala expressed strong opposition to ICE’s presence. In a local radio interview, he said, “This is a militia that kills, a militia that enters into the homes of people, signing their own permission slips. It is clear they are not welcome in Milan, without a doubt.”Italy’s Interior Ministry clarified that the security units would be stationed at a control room at the U.S. Consulate in Milan, working in a support role alongside other U.S. law enforcement agencies. The ministry also noted that agents are currently present in more than 50 countries, including Italy, and have been for many years.The ICE unit involved in the immigration crackdown in the U.S. is known as Enforcement and Removal Operations, and there has been no indication that officers will be sent to Italy.In response to recent ICE operations, U.S. Figure Skating, USA Hockey, and U.S. Speedskating teams released a joint statement that their hospitality house would change its name from “Ice House” to “Winter House.” They said, “Our hospitality concept was designed to be a private space free of distractions where athletes, their families, and friends can come together and celebrate the unique experience of the Winter Games. This name captures that vision and connects to the season and the event.”The U.S. delegation planning to attend the Winter Olympics includes Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, along with billionaire and U.S. Ambassador to Italy Tilman Fertitta.The 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics Opening Ceremony will kick off the Games on Feb. 6.
Homeland Security Investigations, a unit of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, will be in Italy for the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics to support U.S. diplomatic security, leading to protests in Milan over the weekend.
Milan Mayor Giuseppe Sala expressed strong opposition to ICE’s presence. In a local radio interview, he said, “This is a militia that kills, a militia that enters into the homes of people, signing their own permission slips. It is clear they are not welcome in Milan, without a doubt.”
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Italy’s Interior Ministry clarified that the security units would be stationed at a control room at the U.S. Consulate in Milan, working in a support role alongside other U.S. law enforcement agencies. The ministry also noted that agents are currently present in more than 50 countries, including Italy, and have been for many years.
The ICE unit involved in the immigration crackdown in the U.S. is known as Enforcement and Removal Operations, and there has been no indication that officers will be sent to Italy.
In response to recent ICE operations, U.S. Figure Skating, USA Hockey, and U.S. Speedskating teams released a joint statement that their hospitality house would change its name from “Ice House” to “Winter House.” They said, “Our hospitality concept was designed to be a private space free of distractions where athletes, their families, and friends can come together and celebrate the unique experience of the Winter Games. This name captures that vision and connects to the season and the event.”
The U.S. delegation planning to attend the Winter Olympics includes Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, along with billionaire and U.S. Ambassador to Italy Tilman Fertitta.
The 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics Opening Ceremony will kick off the Games on Feb. 6.
