Sport|Winter OlympicsICE agents from US set to help with security at Winter Olympics in ItalyThe 2026 Milano Cortino Winter Olympics are set to begin on February 6, with shock at the late news of ICE involvement.
The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will participate in supporting security operations for the upcoming Winter Olympic Games in Italy from February 6 to 22, 2026. ICE's Homeland Security Investigations will collaborate with the US…
The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will participate in supporting security operations for the upcoming Winter Olympic Games in Italy from February 6 to 22, 2026. ICE's Homeland Security Investigations will collaborate with the US Department of State's Diplomatic Security Service and Italian authorities to identify and mitigate risks associated with transnational criminal organizations.
All security operations will remain under the jurisdiction of Italian authorities. ICE will not conduct immigration enforcement in Italy.
Italian authorities have stated that ICE's involvement will be limited to providing security for the US delegation, including US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who will attend the opening ceremony in Milan on February 6.
All security operations will remain under the jurisdiction of Italian authorities.
The president of the Lombardy region, Attilio Fontana, has indicated that ICE's role will be primarily defensive, focusing on monitoring duties related to the US delegation.
ICE agents have been deployed within the United States for immigration enforcement under the current administration. Their activities have been met with significant public protest, particularly following recent incidents involving civilian casualties during enforcement operations.
The United States is scheduled to host the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
