Milo Yiannopoulos' mugshot unveiled as he lands in ICE detention

Right-Wing Commentator Milo Yiannopoulos Speaks At Parliament House - Source: Getty
Right-Wing Commentator Milo Yiannopoulos Speaks At Parliament House - Source: Getty

Milo Yiannopoulos' mugshot has been released after he was detained by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

The 41-year-old controversial far-right political commentator, also known as the former associate of Kanye West, was taken into custody at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport on Thursday, Aug. 27.

Later, the Department of Homeland Security released the picture taken by the police, which shows the British-born commentator glumly looking into the camera.

World Premiere Of James O'Keefe's Debut Film "Line In The Sand" - Source: Getty
World Premiere Of James O'Keefe's Debut Film "Line In The Sand" - Source: Getty

Milo Yiannopoulos' mugshot quickly became one of the most notable details surrounding his detention, which offers a stark contrast to his provocative public image he has maintained throughout his political career.

According to DHS, Milo Yiannopoulos legally entered the United States on May 14, 2019, but overstayed his visa. The agency said an immigration judge issued him a final order of removal on July 22 after he failed to appear for his immigration hearing.

"Yiannopoulos was issued a final order of removal by an Immigration Judge on July 22, after failing to show up for his immigration hearing. He will remain in ICE custody pending removal."
Milo Yiannopoulos Press Conference - Source: Getty
Milo Yiannopoulos Press Conference - Source: Getty

Online ICE records indicated Yiannopoulos remained in custody as of Friday afternoon.

He was arrested around a day prior to Kanye West's concert in Caesars Superdome, New Orleans. It is known that Yiannopoulos had been working for West's 2022 presidential campaign, but whether he planned to attend the concert is not certain.


Laura Loomer celebrates Milo Yiannopoulos' ICE detention

Meanwhile, Laura Loomer celebrated the detention on social media and said she had previously reported Yiannopoulos' immigration status. On X/Twitter, the far-right activist quote-retweeted his mugshot and wrote in the caption:

"Told you. Even @yashar says I have been reporting on Milo overstaying his visa and being in our country illegally since at least 2024. I have also reported on how Marjorie Traitor Greene @mtgreenee hired him, and how he was invited into the homes of Tucker Qatarlson @TuckerCarlson and Candace Owens @RealCandaceO while he was an illegal alien to film podcast episodes bashing Trump. They basically platformed an illegal alien foreign agent to attack the leader of the free world. Treason. They should all be held accountable."

In another post, Loomer doubled down on her statement and tweeted:

"BREAKING: Illegal alien Milo Yiannopoulos is now on an airplane back to the UK. His deportation flight has already taken off. This subversive foreign agent is already out of the United States and DHS tells me he's NEVER allowed to come back to the United States ever again. Amazing."

Yiannopoulos rose to prominence through his work in alt-right politics and previously worked for Breitbart. He later became associated with West's political activities and served as an unpaid intern for former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.

The Department of Homeland Security's statement did not indicate when Yiannopoulos would be removed from the United States.

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Edited by Gladys Altamarino