Summary
Protesters in Italy expressed opposition to a plan involving U.S. ICE agents coming to the Winter Olympics in Milan. Italy's government clarified that these agents would work only at U.S. diplomatic locations and not patrol the event. The Winter Olympics in Milan starts on Friday.
Key Facts
- Several hundred people in Italy protested against ICE agents being present at the Milan Winter Olympics.
- ICE, or Immigration and Customs Enforcement, is a U.S. agency involved in immigration and border security.
- The Italian interior ministry stated that ICE agents will stay within U.S. diplomatic offices.
- The agents will not have any role in patrolling the Olympic events.
- The Winter Olympics in Milan are set to begin on Friday.
