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Far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos detained by US immigration officials

From Al Jazeera · () English

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At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • British far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos has been detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
  • Officials state Yiannopoulos overstayed his legal authorization to remain in the US after entering in May 2019 and faces removal.
  • He was issued a final order of removal on July 22 after failing to appear for an immigration hearing and remains in ICE custody pending deportation.

Milo Yiannopoulos, a far-right British commentator known for his vocal support of former US President Donald Trump, has been detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). A spokesperson for the US Department of Homeland Security confirmed that Yiannopoulos was taken into custody at Louis Armstrong International Airport in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Yiannopoulos was issued a final order of removal by an Immigration Judge on July 22, after failing to show up for his immigration hearing.

— Department of Homeland Security spokespersonExplaining the legal basis for Yiannopoulos's detention and impending removal.

Officials stated that Yiannopoulos allegedly overstayed his legal authorization to remain in the US, having entered the country through New York City on May 14, 2019. He was issued a final order of removal by an Immigration Judge on July 22 after failing to appear for his immigration hearing. He will remain in ICE custody pending his removal.

He will remain in ICE custody pending removal.

— Department of Homeland Security spokespersonConfirming Yiannopoulos's current status.

The Department of Homeland Security released a photo that appeared to be a mugshot of the 41-year-old commentator. In June 2025, Yiannopoulos had called on the Trump administration to "deport millions and millions and millions of people." The department warned that those detained for overstaying their visits would be arrested and deported without a chance to return.

He allegedly overstayed his legal authorisation to remain in the US after entering the country through New York City on May 14, 2019.

Detailing the alleged immigration violation.

Reports indicate Yiannopoulos was in New Orleans for a concert by the musician Ye, formerly known as Kanye West. Laura Loomer, a prominent Trump ally, appeared to claim credit for Yiannopoulos's detainment, calling it a "great day for America." She also criticized Yiannopoulos's work with former US Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene. Loomer stated she reported Yiannopoulos to ICE and the FBI after he allegedly called for her assassination.

I was the first person to report on the fact that Milo was in the US illegally where he incited violence against President Trump and worked for Marjorie Traitor Greene.

— Laura LoomerClaiming responsibility for reporting Yiannopoulos to authorities.
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Originally published by Al Jazeera 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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