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Milan Protests ICE Security for 2026 Winter Games

2/2/2026

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Milan Protests ICE

Protests erupted in Milan against deploying U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents for security at Milano Cortina 2026.
Demonstrators, including leftist party members, criticized ICE and linked it to fatal shootings.
Milan Mayor Giuseppe Sala condemned ICE as a "militia that kills" and said they are unwelcome.
The Italian government said ICE's role is advisory only, with security under Italian authority.
The Games begin February 6, 2026.

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Milan Protests ICE

Protests erupted in Milan against deploying U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents for security at Milano Cortina 2026.
Demonstrators, including leftist party members, criticized ICE and linked it to fatal shootings.
Milan Mayor Giuseppe Sala condemned ICE as a "militia that kills" and said they are unwelcome.
The Italian government said ICE's role is advisory only, with security under Italian authority.
The Games begin February 6, 2026.

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