ICE Security Role at Milan Cortina Winter Olympics Sparks Outrage in Italy
FRANCE 24 EnglishJanuary 28, 20261 min58,311 views
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- 🇮🇹 Italy's leftist Democratic Party protested the involvement of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, calling them "thuggish squads."
- ⚠️ ICE, criticized for its US immigration crackdown tactics and involvement in fatal shootings, is reportedly assisting with security for the Games.
- 🏛️ Milan's mayor expressed outrage, stating ICE's methods are incompatible with Italy's approach to security.
ICE's Stated Role and International Cooperation
- 🤝 ICE confirmed its homeland security investigations unit would support the US Department of State's diplomatic security service.
- 🎯 The agency stated its role is to help vet and mitigate risks from transnational criminal organizations, working alongside Italian authorities.
- 🌍 Italy's foreign minister described the involvement as standard international cooperation, emphasizing that foreign police often collaborate during major events.
- 🇺🇸 US embassy sources noted that various federal agencies have supported diplomatic security at previous Olympics.
US Officials Attending Games
- 🎤 ICE indicated its support would be for US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who are expected at the opening ceremony.
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