Milo Yiannopoulos, a United Kingdom national and controversial former editor at Breitbart News, has been arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and is being held in federal immigration custody in Louisiana, according to reports. Sources familiar with the matter told Fox News that Yiannopoulos is currently detained in Alexandria, Louisiana, an ICE facility identified as a significant hub for deportation operations.
An ICE online detainee locator also indicates Yiannopoulos is in the agency's custody, a screenshot reviewed by Fox News showed. The specific details surrounding his current U.S. immigration status and the circumstances leading to his arrest were not immediately clear.
Yiannopoulos gained prominence as a far-right political commentator. He became a highly divisive figure due to his provocative speeches and online activities, notably during events at UC Berkeley.
Fox News has reached out to the Department of Homeland Security for further information regarding Yiannopoulos' arrest, his immigration status, and any potential deportation proceedings.