Summary
Protesters in Milan gathered to express their opposition to the presence of ICE agents during the upcoming Winter Olympics. The protest focused on concerns about ICE's involvement, despite assurances that agents would operate only in a control room for security purposes. Local politicians and organizations voiced their disapproval, linking the situation to broader concerns about growing authoritarian influences.
Key Facts
- Demonstrators in Milan protested against the presence of ICE agents at the Winter Olympics.
- The protest took place in a square linked to Italy’s history of anti-fascist resistance.
- Participants included members from the Democratic Party, trade unions, and other groups.
- The protest objected to ICE's involvement in security for the US delegation at the Olympics.
- Milan's Mayor and local officials have expressed opposition to the ICE agents' presence.
- Protesters were concerned about ICE's reputation in the US regarding immigration enforcement.
- ICE agents involved in the Olympics security are part of a unit that focuses on international crime, not immigration enforcement.
- U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio will attend the Olympics opening ceremony.
