Milan mayor says ICE security is ‘not welcome’ at Winter Olympics

Published January 27, 2026 8:25am ET



The mayor of Milan, Italy, has said Immigration and Customs Enforcement is “not welcome” at the Winter Olympics early next month after reports confirmed the U.S. agency will provide extra security at the games.

Upon learning the news, Mayor Giuseppe Sala criticized ICE over its role in two fatal shootings in Minnesota this month.

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