Milo Yiannopoulos Arrested by US Immigration Agents
Controversial British commentator Milo Yiannopoulos faces arrest in New Orleans for overstaying his visa.
Yiannopoulos arrested for visa overstay in New Orleans.
He previously worked with rapper Ye, formerly Kanye West.
His arrest highlights a rise in immigration detentions.
Milo Yiannopoulos, a controversial British far-right commentator, was arrested by US Immigration officials on Thursday at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. The Department of Homeland Security reported that Yiannopoulos overstayed his visa after entering the US legally in May 2019. He failed to appear for his immigration hearing, leading to a final order of removal issued by an immigration judge in July.
Yiannopoulos is known for his provocative views on various social issues and has been a vocal supporter of strict immigration policies. His arrest comes amid a nationwide increase in immigration detentions, coinciding with the ongoing crackdown on immigration policies initiated during the Trump administration. Yiannopoulos has previously been involved in various controversies, including his association with conservative causes and public feuds with other activists.
