Anti-ICE protests in Milan ahead of the Winter Olympics over plans to deploy agents
Hundreds of protesters gathered in Milan on Saturday amid the announcement that US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents would be deployed to this year’s Games. US embassy officials told The Associated Press on Tuesday ICE agents will support diplomacy Security detail and will not conduct any immigration enforcement operations.
“It is clear that ICE does not conduct immigration enforcement operations in foreign countries,” the Department of Homeland Security said in a statement.
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People take part in an anti-pandemic demonstration, ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Saturday, January 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Antonio Calani)
But this did not stop Protests In April 25th Square.
One sign read, according to the Associated Press: “No thanks, from Minnesota to the world, along with anyone who fights for human rights.” “Only ice in the spritz,” another read.
Milan Mayor Giuseppe Sala said ICE would not be welcome in the city, citing images of masked agents in Minneapolis. Milan is scheduled to host most of the events during the Olympics starting on February 6.
People take part in an anti-pandemic demonstration, ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Saturday, January 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Antonio Calani)
“This is a militia that kills, a militia that enters people’s homes and signs their special permits. It is clear that they are not welcome in Milan, without a doubt,” Sala told RTL 102 radio before revealing ICE’s security involvement.
However, Italian Interior Minister Matteo Piantidosi said on Saturday that although he had no information about ICE’s participation in the Olympics, he “did not see what the problem would be,” according to the ANSA news agency.
People take part in an anti-pandemic demonstration, ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Saturday, January 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Antonio Calani)
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US Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are scheduled to attend the opening ceremony.
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