It’s become a global symbol: “a militia that kills” (Milan Mayor Giuseppe Sala’s quote), “not welcome” (Lombardy Governor), with protests involving stones, flares, and water cannons right outside the Olympic Village.
In Italy, ICE is seen as the export of the worst of American policy – racism, excessive force, warrantless deportations. The protests started back in January, ramped up before the opening, and now form the backdrop to the entire Games: anti-Americanism + climate + housing + gentrification.
Good.