ICE To Have Security Role At Milan Cortina Olympics

DHS agents will have a security role during the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Games, according to information shared with local media by sources at the U.S. Embassy in Rome. The Associated Press independently confirmed the information with two officials at the embassy.

The officials who confirmed ICE participation on Tuesday said that federal ICE agents would support diplomatic security details and would not run any immigration enforcement operations.

Seems as if DHS has a global footprint, and it’s common for DHS to provide security support at major international events. I thought this sort of thing is handled by the State Department’s Diplomatic Security Service. (DSS). But I'm sure DHS would do a better job, if any of the biathlon contestants shows up with a loaded rifle.

Citing images of masked ICE agents that have dominated coverage of unrest in Minneapolis, Milan Mayor Giuseppe Sala said that ICE would not be welcome in his city, which is hosting most ice sports during the Feb. 6-22 Winter Games.

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boudinMan · 61-69, M

dims can pat themselves on the back in congratulations for not only demonizing legitimate federal agents in the u.s., but also abroad as well. funny how ICE didn't get the same treatment when they were used for the exact same purpose under obama.

Northwest · M

@boudinMan

unny how ICE didn't get the same treatment when they were used for the exact same purpose under obama.

You need to start out by learning how to read, before you throw a fit. Here's what I said. Try to read it this time around.

Seems as if DHS has a global footprint, and it’s common for DHS to provide security support at major international events.

Then read what the Milan mayor said.

JimboSaturn · 56-60, M

@boudinMan Not to hard to demonize them when the execute citizens.

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