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ICE arrests Yeezy spokesperson Milo Yiannopoulos in Louisiana over visa overstay
Federal authorities apprehended the British national at New Orleans International Airport following a final order of removal.
The short version
- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrested Milo Yiannopoulos at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
- Homeland Security reported that Yiannopoulos overstayed a visa granted in May 2019 and missed a July immigration court date.
- Yiannopoulos remains in custody awaiting deportation from the United States.
Key facts
- ICE officers arrested Milo Yiannopoulos on August 27, 2026, at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in Kenner, Louisiana.[Billboard]
- According to the Department of Homeland Security, Yiannopoulos entered the U.S. legally on May 14, 2019, through New York City but overstayed his visa terms.[Billboard]
- An immigration judge issued a final order of removal on July 22 after Yiannopoulos failed to attend a scheduled immigration hearing.[Billboard]
- Yiannopoulos serves as head of special projects and spokesperson for Ye's company, Yeezy.[Billboard]
What remains uncertain
- It is unconfirmed whether representatives for Ye or Yiannopoulos will mount a legal challenge to the deportation order.[Billboard]