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Milo Yiannopoulos deported to UK
US immigration authorities deported British commentator Milo Yiannopoulos to the UK after detaining him in Louisiana.
What happened
US immigration agents detained British commentator Milo Yiannopoulos at New Orleans airport on Thursday. Authorities stated that he had overstayed his permission to remain in the country and missed an immigration hearing, leading to a removal order. The Department of Homeland Security later confirmed his deportation to the UK.
Numbers
- 27 AugDetention at New Orleans airport — Arrest date reported by BBC
- 22 JulFinal removal order issued — After missed immigration hearing
- May 2019Legal entry into the US — Through New York
Questions
- Why was an order issued?
- DHS stated that an immigration judge issued the order after Yiannopoulos did not attend his scheduled immigration hearing.
- What policy had he promoted?
- In a social-media post last year, he called for checkpoints and immediate deportations for people unable to prove US residency.
- How could family seek information?
- ICE’s detainee locator directed family members and legal representatives to its Alexandria office, which handles international deportation flights.
- What was his prior media role?
- Yiannopoulos previously edited Breitbart News and worked as a political aide to rapper Kanye West, according to BBC reporting.
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The catch
The coverage has not confirmed whether he challenged the order or had legal representation.
He did not respond to requests.