ICE agents get security role at 2026 Winter Olympics sparking outrage after deadly shootings

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseJanuary 27, 2026 at 12:40 PM

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A branch of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), will assist with security for the 2026 Winter Olympics in northern Italy, sparking controversy. ICE confirmed its role on Tuesday, stating it will support the US Department of State and Italian authorities in vetting and mitigating risks from transnational criminal organizations. HSI investigates the illegal movement of people, goods, and weapons. All security operations will remain under Italian authority. It is currently unknown if HSI has been involved in past Olympic Games.

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transnational criminal organisations 40% Diplomatic Security Service 50% US Department of State 60% United States ×370% Italy ×270% Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) ×380% Winter Olympics 2026 80% US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ×490%

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winter olympics 100% ice 90% security 80% immigration 70% homeland security investigations 60% transnational criminal organizations 50% us department of state 40% diplomatic security service 40%

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South China Morning Post

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United States

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