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Milo Yiannopoulos Detained by ICE in Louisiana
8/28/2026, 11:58:38 PM
Core Event
British far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos was taken into Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in Kenner, Louisiana, on August 27. An immigration judge issued a final order of removal on July 22 after Yiannopoulos failed to appear for a scheduled immigration hearing. He remains in ICE custody pending deportation.
Background & Context
Yiannopoulos first rose to prominence as a Breitbart News editor during the 2016 presidential campaign, becoming a leading voice of the alt-right. After a 2017 controversy involving remarks about relationships between adults and teenagers, he resigned from Breitbart and later declared himself “ex-gay,” promoting conversion-therapy rhetoric. In recent years he aligned with former U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene and rapper-turned-political figure Ye (formerly Kanye West), serving as Ye’s chief of staff during the 2020 and 2024 presidential bids and working on Ye’s “Yeezy” brand.
Data & Statistics
- May 14, 2019 – Legal entry into the United States (Department of Homeland Security (DHS)).
- July 22 – Final order of removal issued after missed immigration hearing (DHS).
- August 27 – Arrest at New Orleans airport; listed in ICE’s detainee database as a British national (ICE).
Official Statements & Responses
The White House declined to comment on the detention. ICE’s online detainee locator confirms Yiannopoulos is in custody but does not disclose the specific holding facility; the agency directs families to its office in Alexandria, Louisiana, a common deportation hub.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
While ICE’s database lists Yiannopoulos as “in ICE custody,” it omits the detention site. Some outlets reported that he is being held at the Alexandria facility, whereas others noted that the location was undisclosed. No public information confirms whether legal representation has been secured for Yiannopoulos.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I was the first person to report on the fact that Milo was in the US illegally where he incited violence against President Trump and worked for Marjorie Traitor Greene,” — Laura Loomer, far-right conservative activist
- “Zero immigration for the next 20 years. No ifs, no buts,” — Milo Yiannopoulos, attorney
- “Ye and I have come to the mutual conclusion that I should step away from his political team. Ye is a genius whom I have come to love and respect. We remain friends. I will continue to pray for Ye and all his endeavors,” — Milo Yiannopoulos, attorney
- “For the record, I had concerns about a potential new hire, but I never tried to get anyone fired—especially not people I personally brought in, who owe me their gratitude, loyalty and respect,” — Milo Yiannopoulos, attorney
