- Yiannopoulos entered the U.S. legally in May 2019 through New York City.
- Immigration officials announced on Friday that Yiannopoulos was arrested at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
- ICE accused him of overstaying his visa.
- ICE's detainee locator directs family and legal representatives to the agency's office in Alexandria, Louisiana, a deportation hub.
- Yiannopoulos has most recently worked for rapper Ye, formerly Kanye West, who is scheduled to perform in New Orleans on Friday evening.
Milo Yiannopoulos, a controversial British far-right commentator, was arrested by U.S. immigration officials at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport for overstaying his visa. He entered the U.S. legally in May 2019 but failed to attend an immigration hearing, leading to a final order of removal issued on July 22.123
A spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security stated, "He chose to overstay his welcome in violation of our nation's laws," highlighting the legal ramifications of his actions. Yiannopoulos is currently held in ICE custody in Alexandria, Louisiana, a known deportation hub, although the specific location of his detention is not disclosed by ICE's online detainee locator.4
The British national, who gained notoriety in the early 2010s as a writer for Breitbart News, has recently worked with rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, who is set to perform in New Orleans. Yiannopoulos has been vocal about his immigration stance, previously stating on social media, "Zero immigration for the next 20 years. No ifs, no buts," reflecting his hardline views on the issue. His arrest comes amid ongoing debates about immigration policies in the U.S.5
“ICE's detainee locator directs family and legal representatives to its Alexandria, Louisiana office, a deportation hub for international flights. Yiannopoulos, who entered the U.S. legally in May 2019, has most recently worked for rapper Ye, formerly Kanye West, scheduled to perform in New Orleans on Friday evening.”
