British far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos arrested by US immigration officials
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- British commentator Milo Yiannopoulos has been detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in New Orleans and faces deportation.
- Yiannopoulos, a supporter of Donald Trump's immigration policies, had overstayed his visa after legally entering the US in 2019.
- He previously called for ICE checkpoints at various public locations with immediate deportation for those unable to prove legal residency.
British far-right political commentator Milo Yiannopoulos has been detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in New Orleans and is awaiting deportation.
According to US officials, Yiannopoulos legally entered the United States in May 2019 through New York City but subsequently "chose to overstay his welcome in violation of our nation's laws." The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), ICE's parent agency, stated that Yiannopoulos was subject to a final order of removal issued by an immigration judge on July 22, after failing to appear for his immigration hearing. He is currently in ICE custody pending removal.
Yiannopoulos, 41, is a vocal supporter of Donald Trump's stringent immigration policies. His detention comes after he publicly advocated for ICE checkpoints at supermarkets, gas stations, and other public places across the United States, proposing the immediate deportation of individuals unable to prove their legal residency status.
Yiannopoulos was issued a final order of removal by an immigration judge on July 22 after failing to show up for his immigration hearing.
The DHS described Yiannopoulos as "an illegal alien from the United Kingdom." He was arrested on Thursday at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. Yiannopoulos, who has been based in the US for the past seven years, was previously banned from entering Australia in 2019 due to his anti-Islam commentary.
His detention by ICE presents an ironic turn for the commentator known for his far-right rhetoric, which includes anti-Islamic statements. Yiannopoulos has also been associated with white nationalist Nick Fuentes and previously worked for Breitbart News, where he gained significant notoriety.
chose to overstay his welcome in violation of our nation's laws
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Originally published by ABC Australia in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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