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Far-right British commentator arrested by ICE agents, Trump administration confirms

British far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos has been arrested by US immigration agents in New Orleans, the Trump administration has confirmed.

Far-right British commentator arrested by ICE agents, Trump administration confirms

TL;DR

  • Milo Yiannopoulos arrested by ICE in New Orleans for overstaying his visa.
  • He entered the U.S. legally in May 2019 and failed to appear for his immigration hearing.
  • A final order of removal was issued by an immigration judge on July 22.
  • Yiannopoulos is a commentator known for his conservative views and past work with Breitbart News and Ye.
  • His arrest comes during a nationwide increase in detentions as part of Trump's immigration policies.
  • He previously worked as an intern for Marjorie Taylor Greene and ran Ye's presidential campaign.