Italy Issues Update on ICE Role in Winter Olympics
Summary
Italy has announced that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will not be involved in on-site security for the 2026 Winter Olympics. ICE's investigative work will be limited to U.S. diplomatic offices in Italy, and all security on Italian soil will be managed by Italian authorities.Key Facts
- Italy clarified that ICE's role in the 2026 Winter Olympics will be limited to advisory work from U.S. diplomatic offices.
- The Italian Interior Ministry stated that ICE will not have an operational presence on Italian territory.
- Recent protests in the U.S. against ICE have prompted international concerns and discussions.
- The Milan Mayor expressed opposition to an operational ICE presence at the Olympics.
- Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), a part of ICE, operates in over 50 countries.
- About 6,000 Italian law enforcement officers will ensure security at the Olympic sites.
- Drones and cybersecurity measures will be employed for security during the Olympics.
- The U.S. ambassador to Italy confirmed cooperation between U.S. and Italian authorities for the event.
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