MILAN (AP) — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents are set to play a part in security measures at the Milan Cortina Winter Games, according to information from the U.S. embassy in Rome.

Sources confirmed on Tuesday that federal ICE agents will assist with diplomatic security operations but will not engage in any immigration enforcement activities during the event.

In past Olympic Games, various U.S. federal agencies, including the ICE’s investigative arm known as Homeland Security Investigations, have been involved in ensuring the security of U.S. diplomats. These sources requested anonymity as they are not authorized to discuss the matter publicly.

Milan Mayor Giuseppe Sala expressed his disapproval, stating that ICE’s presence is not welcome in his city, which will host the majority of ice sports for the games.

“They are not welcome in Milan. Their approach does not align with our democratic methods of handling security,” Sala stated during an interview with RTL Radio 102.

ICE’s role had been reported over the weekend by the Italian daily il Fatto Quotidiano, prompting conflicting statements from Italian authorities who did not want to appear to confirm their role.

Italian Interior Ministere Matteo Piantedosi said Saturday he had not received confirmation of their role, but added tht “I don’t see what the problem would be,” the news agency ANSA reported.

The confirmation of ICE’s role comes after RAI state TV aired video Sunday of ICE agents threatening to break the glass on the vehicle of a RAI crew reporting in Minneapolis.