Milo Yiannopoulos arrested by US immigration in New Orleans

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US immigration officials arrested British far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos on Thursday in New Orleans, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Officials said he was taken at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport and accused of overstaying after entering the US legally in May 2019 via New York.

WHO: US immigration officials (Department of Homeland Security)

WHAT: Arrested Milo Yiannopoulos at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport over an alleged overstaying violation.

WHEN: Reported Aug 28, 2026 at 6:03 PM ET

WHERE: New Orleans, Louisiana

WHY: He was accused of overstaying after entering the United States legally in May 2019.

How this story developed (showing 3 of 3 earlier reports)

Milo Yiannopoulos says ICE agents swarmed him · Sep 1, 2026 at 9:14 PM ET
Milo Yiannopoulos deported from US to UK · Aug 30, 2026 at 3:06 PM ET
ICE detains Milo Yiannopoulos in Louisiana · Aug 29, 2026 at 5:05 AM ET

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