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Security Controversy: ICE's Role in Winter Olympics Scrutinized

2/11/2026

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Security for the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics is organized on two fronts: deployments and public perception.
Claims emerged that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) personnel were in Italy, sparking controversy.
Experts say ICE's role is limited to operational support, with no policing powers on Italian soil.
The security plan includes 6,000 Italian units and Qatari personnel, while protests in Milan reflect local economic concerns.

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Story summary

Security for the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics is organized on two fronts: deployments and public perception.
Claims emerged that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) personnel were in Italy, sparking controversy.
Experts say ICE's role is limited to operational support, with no policing powers on Italian soil.
The security plan includes 6,000 Italian units and Qatari personnel, while protests in Milan reflect local economic concerns.