Milan Protests Against ICE Involvement in Winter Olympics

Demonstrators in Milan protest United State’s ICE unit role at Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.

On January 31, 2026, hundreds protested in Milan against the deployment of ICE agents for security during the Winter Olympics, despite their limited role in a control room. Participants from various groups, including the Democratic Party and CGIL, expressed concerns over perceived creeping fascism in the US, with signs linking ICE to oppressive regimes. Milan Mayor Giuseppe Sala opposed their presence, while Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi faces parliamentary scrutiny. The Olympics start on February 6, featuring US officials like Vice President JD Vance.