Milo Yiannopoulos Detained by ICE in Louisiana Awaiting Deportation

Milo Yiannopoulos has been detained at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Louisiana and is awaiting deportation after allegedly overstaying his visa and remaining in the U.S. illegally. The 41-year-old former Breitbart tech editor was detained by ICE agents on August 27 after arriving at Louis Armstrong International Airport in New Orleans. Yiannopoulos, who was born in the U.K. and is a citizen there, had entered the U.S. legally on May 14, 2019, through New York City. The Department of Homeland Security announced his detention on social media, stating that he had overstayed his welcome in violation of U.S. laws. An immigration judge issued a final order of removal for Yiannopoulos on July 22 after he failed to appear for his immigration hearing. He will remain in ICE custody pending removal. Yiannopoulos is the founder of Tarantula, a talent management and consulting firm established in 2023, which specialized in clients that others might avoid. His relationship with rapper Azealia Banks ended amid public conflict, which may have contributed to his current situation. Laura Loomer, a political activist, claimed responsibility for tipping off ICE about Yiannopoulos’ immigration status after a personal feud between them. The situation has drawn attention online, with some noting the irony of Yiannopoulos being detained by an agency he has previously praised.