Milo Yiannopoulos detained by US immigration officers
The British commentator was held by US immigration authorities, according to reports from BBC News and Al Jazeera.
British commentator Milo Yiannopoulos has been detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to BBC News and Al Jazeera. The reports said he is a British citizen who lives and works in the United States.
BBC News said Yiannopoulos has previously backed Donald Trump and immigration officers. The reports did not give details on where he was held or why he was taken into custody.
Yiannopoulos has long been a polarising figure in online politics and media. The latest reports add to a series of clashes involving the commentator and US immigration enforcement.
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