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Milan Protests Demand ICE Agents Leave Ahead of Winter Games

Protesters in Milan gathered to demand the removal of U.S. ICE agents assisting with security at the upcoming Winter Olympics, citing concerns over alleged violent actions by ICE agents in Minneapolis. Italian officials have held cabinet meetings and assured the public that the ICE agents’ roles will be limited, despite the Milan mayor stating they are not welcome. The protest, organized by leftist and center-left parties, drew a diverse crowd expressing solidarity with Minneapolis and opposing ICE’s presence, echoing concerns about its tactics.

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Protests Erupt in Milan Over US ICE Role in Winter Games Security

On January 31st, hundreds of Italians protested in Milan against the involvement of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in supporting the US delegation at the upcoming Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. Demonstrators, echoing tactics used by anti-ICE protesters in the United States, voiced their concerns over ICE’s presence following fatal shootings by federal agents in Minnesota. The protests included family groups, and the protestors carried signs such as “ICE=FASCISM.” The US State Department confirmed that ICE would be present to protect visiting Americans, while Italy emphasized its control over all security operations during the games.

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