U.S. immigration officials apprehended controversial British commentator Milo Yiannopoulos on Friday in New Orleans, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Officials stated that Yiannopoulos was arrested at Louis Armstrong International Airport in New Orleans.
He was charged with overstaying his visa, having initially entered the United States legally in May 2019 via New York City. A DHS spokesperson confirmed that an immigration judge had issued a final removal order on April 22. This action followed Yiannopoulos’s failure to appear for his scheduled immigration hearing.
In a statement distributed via email, the spokesperson noted that “He chose to remain past his expected stay in violation of our country’s laws.”
The arrest underscores ongoing enforcement actions related to immigration compliance. The details provided by the Department of Homeland Security indicate that the individual remained in the U.S. beyond the authorized period of his stay.
The incident marks a new enforcement action involving a prominent figure, highlighting the department’s procedures for individuals who overstay their visas. The documentation confirms the legal basis for the removal order, stemming from his absence at the required hearing.
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