Far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos arrested by US immigration officials
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- British far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos was arrested by U.S. immigration officials in New Orleans on Thursday.
- Officials stated Yiannopoulos overstayed his visa after entering the U.S. legally in May 2019, and an immigration judge issued a final order of removal on July 22.
- Yiannopoulos, known for his provocative conservative stances, has recently worked with the rapper Ye and has a history of controversial statements and associations.
U.S. immigration officials arrested controversial British far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos on Thursday in New Orleans, the Department of Homeland Security confirmed. Yiannopoulos was taken into custody at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials stated that Yiannopoulos is accused of overstaying his visa after legally entering the United States in May 2019 through New York City. An immigration judge had previously issued a final order of removal on July 22, after Yiannopoulos failed to appear for his scheduled immigration hearing. A DHS spokesperson noted, "He chose to overstay his welcome in violation of our nation's laws."
He chose to overstay his welcome in violation of our nation's laws.
It remains unclear where Yiannopoulos is currently being held, as ICE's online detainee locator directs inquiries to the agency's office in Alexandria, Louisiana, a known hub for international deportation flights. Representatives for Yiannopoulos did not respond to requests for comment, and it is unknown if he has secured legal representation.
Yiannopoulos, who has recently been associated with the rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, is a prominent figure known for his conservative views and provocative public statements. He has frequently criticized feminism, Islam, and immigrants, and has expressed strong support for former President Donald Trump's immigration policies. His past includes a tenure at Breitbart News, from which he resigned in 2017 following controversy over resurfaced remarks. The arrest occurs amid a broader increase in immigration detentions nationwide.
Zero immigration for the next 20 years. No ifs, no buts.
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