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ICE agents have no operational police role in Winter Olympics: Italy

ICE agents have no operational police role in Winter Olympics: Italy

Summary

Italy's interior minister clarified that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents will not have any police duties at the Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina. These agents will only be involved in information-sharing activities related to international agreements, working through U.S. diplomatic channels.

Key Facts

  • ICE agents will not perform police duties at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
  • ICE's involvement is through their Homeland Security Investigations unit.
  • The agents will work within U.S. diplomatic missions, sharing information with Italian authorities.
  • The Italian interior minister assured that national police will handle all security tasks.
  • ICE's role is part of a legally binding international agreement with Italy.
  • Milan's mayor expressed opposition to ICE's presence, fearing security concerns.
  • ICE operations in Italy are separate from U.S. immigration enforcement actions.
  • The Italian minister stated that fears about ICE's presence are unfounded.
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