British far-right activist Milo Yiannopoulos arrested by ICE
Milo Yiannopoulos, who has called for ICE checkpoints at supermarkets in the US, is likely to be deported by immigration officials who described him as "an illegal alien from the United Kingdom".
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained British far-right political commentator Milo Yiannopoulos at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport on Thursday. According to officials, Yiannopoulos illegally overstayed his welcome in the United States after legally entering in 2019. The 41-year-old, who supports Donald Trump's tough immigration stance, is awaiting deportation.
In June, Yiannopoulos advocated for ICE checkpoints at various US locations, demanding summary deportation for anyone unable to prove legal residency. An immigration judge issued a final order of removal against him on July 22 after he missed his hearing. DHS confirmed Yiannopoulos is an "illegal alien from the United Kingdom" and will remain in ICE custody pending removal.
His arrest comes amid his history of anti-Islamic remarks and collaboration with white nationalists.
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