A controversial far-right British political commentator has been detained by U.S. immigration authorities after allegedly violating visa rules. The arrest took place at a major international airport in Louisiana, where officials confirmed the individual had overstayed their legal entry period. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) stated the person entered the country legally in 2019 but remained beyond the allowed duration. The detention follows a history of public commentary and media roles linked to far-right movements.
A former editor of Breitbart News, Yiannopoulos has also served as an intern for Marjorie Taylor GreeneMilo Yiannopoulos, a far-right British political commentator, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Louisiana, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).In a statement on Friday, a DHS spokesperson said that Yiannopoulos was arrested on Thursday at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans international airport (MSY). The spokesperson said Yiannopoulos “legally entered the country” in May 2019, but that “he chose to overstay his welcome in violation of our nation’s laws”. Continue reading...
