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Milo Yiannopoulos Arrested by US Immigration in New Orleans

other · 2026-08-28

On Thursday, US immigration authorities apprehended the contentious British far-right figure Milo Yiannopoulos at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, as reported by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Yiannopoulos, known for backing Trump’s immigration policies, is accused of exceeding his visa duration after legally entering the US in May 2019 via New York. Following his absence from an immigration hearing, an immigration judge issued a final removal order on July 22, according to a DHS representative. The arrest was publicized on Friday, and while ICE's online detainee locator does not reveal Yiannopoulos's current location, it suggests contacting the agency's Alexandria, Louisiana office. Yiannopoulos's representatives have not commented, and his legal representation status remains uncertain.

Key facts

  • Milo Yiannopoulos arrested by US immigration on Thursday
  • Arrest occurred at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
  • Accused of overstaying after entering US legally in May 2019 through New York
  • Immigration judge issued final removal order on July 22
  • Yiannopoulos failed to appear for immigration hearing
  • DHS spokesperson stated he chose to overstay his welcome
  • ICE detainee locator directs to Alexandria, Louisiana office
  • Representatives did not respond to request for comment

Entities

Artists

  • Milo Yiannopoulos

Institutions

  • Department of Homeland Security
  • Immigration and Customs Enforcement
  • US Department of Homeland Security

Locations

  • New Orleans
  • Louisiana
  • United States
  • New York
  • Alexandria
  • Kenner
  • United Kingdom

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