Far-right British commentator Milo Yiannopoulos has been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in New Orleans, Louisiana. A spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security confirmed that Yiannopoulos was taken into custody on Thursday at Louis Armstrong International Airport.

The detention is reportedly due to an alleged overstay of his legal authorization to remain in the United States. Yiannopoulos entered the country on May 14, 2019, through New York City. The ICE spokesperson stated that Yiannopoulos was issued a final order of removal by an Immigration Judge on July 22, after failing to appear for his immigration hearing, and will remain in ICE custody pending his removal from the country.

The Department of Homeland Security shared a photograph on social media, believed to be a mugshot of the 41-year-old commentator. This action follows a previous warning from the department stating that individuals found to be overstaying their visas would be "arrested and deported without a chance to return."

Details regarding the specific ICE detention facility holding Yiannopoulos have not been publicly disclosed. However, the department has directed "family members and legal representatives" to contact the ICE field office in Alexandria, Louisiana, for further information.

Reports suggest Yiannopoulos was in New Orleans to attend a concert by the musician Ye, formerly known as Kanye West. The initial report of his detainment was made by TMZ. Laura Loomer, a prominent figure and ally of former President Donald Trump, has claimed responsibility for Yiannopoulos's detention, asserting that she reported him to ICE and the FBI for being in the U.S. illegally and for past incitement against Trump. Loomer also referenced a history of public disputes between herself and Yiannopoulos.

This incident marks a significant development for Yiannopoulos, a figure known for his controversial online statements and past vocal support for the Trump administration. His rhetoric has often courted controversy, including a past call for the "deportation of millions and millions and millions of people" when he addressed the Trump administration.

Yiannopoulos, who has previously been associated with inflammatory rhetoric and online activism, now faces the consequence of an immigration order. The circumstances surrounding his failure to appear for his immigration hearing remain unclear, contributing to the final order of removal.

The broader implications of Yiannopoulos's detention by ICE highlight the U.S. government's enforcement of immigration laws, particularly concerning individuals who overstay their authorized periods of admission. The case underscores the potential repercussions for non-citizens who do not comply with immigration court orders.