Summary
The Milan Mayor, Giuseppe Sala, expressed opposition to the involvement of the U.S. agency ICE in providing security for the upcoming Winter Olympics in Italy. He criticized ICE as being unwelcome due to its reputation in the U.S. for immigration crackdowns. ICE stated its role at the Olympics is only to support U.S. and Italian authorities without conducting any immigration enforcement.
Key Facts
- Milan's mayor does not want ICE involved in the Winter Olympics security.
- ICE is a U.S. agency known for enforcing immigration laws within the United States.
- The agency will support Italian authorities and U.S. Diplomatic Security at the Games.
- ICE clarified it will not conduct immigration enforcement in Italy.
- Italian officials initially denied then downplayed ICE's involvement.
- ICE's role in the Olympics is described as limited to security, focusing on risks from criminal groups.
- U.S. officials like Vice President JD Vance will attend the opening ceremony in Milan.
