Summary
ICE agents from the United States will assist with security tasks at the Winter Olympics in Italy. Their role includes supporting US security efforts and working with local authorities to manage potential risks. Italian officials have clarified that the ICE agents will only focus on tasks related to the US delegation.
Key Facts
- ICE agents will be involved in security efforts for the Winter Olympics in Italy.
- ICE's role is to support the US Department of State’s Diplomatic Security Service.
- The security operations will remain under Italian control.
- ICE will not perform immigration enforcement operations in Italy.
- There has been significant debate in Italy about the presence and role of ICE agents.
- ICE's involvement is said to focus on monitoring US officials during the event.
- Italian officials clarified ICE's presence is strictly for assisting with US security matters.
- President Donald Trump has previously deployed ICE agents for immigration enforcement in the US.
