Hundreds of protesters chanted slogans, blew ‍whistles and set off flares at a rally on Friday to oppose the presence in Italy of US immigration agents and the ‍closure of streets ahead of the Winter Olympics opening ceremony. “ICE OUT” and “Ice should be in my drinks not my city” read some of the banners held by the student-led demonstrators. The US Olympic and Paralympic Committee has also said no agents from Ice were providing security for Team USA. Protesters say the Olympics are a waste of ‌money and resources while ‌housing prices are unaffordable and public meeting places scarce. Later on Friday a ⁠torchlit march organised by a protest movement against the Games is expected in an area close to the site of the opening ceremony.

Source: The Irish Times February 06, 2026 20:46 UTC