US to send ICE agents to Winter Olympics, prompting Italian anger

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete January 27, 2026 at 01:59 PM

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The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is sending agents to Italy to support American security operations during the Winter Olympics, which begin on February 6th in Milan-Cortina. This decision has sparked anger and alarm in Italy, particularly after recent fatal shootings involving ICE agents in Minneapolis and threats against Italian journalists covering the agency's actions. Italian officials, including the mayor of Milan, have expressed concerns about the presence of ICE agents. While ICE states its role is to vet and mitigate risks from transnational criminal organizations in support of the State Department, and that it will not conduct immigration enforcement, the deployment has raised questions about the extent of US security involvement in the Games.

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Attilio Fontana 30% Lombardy 30% Alex Pretti 40% Rome 40% Matteo Pantedosi 50% Milan ×260% Beppe Sala 60% Minneapolis ×370% Winter Olympics ×280% United States ×690% Italy ×590% Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ×795%

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ice agents 100% winter olympics 90% us security operations 70% italian anger 70% immigration and customs enforcement 60% milan-cortina 50% us department of state 40% transnational criminal organisations 40%