Milo Yiannopoulos deported to the United Kingdom

What happened

Milo Yiannopoulos was deported from the United States to the United Kingdom, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security reporting his return occurred on Friday.

Prior to his deportation, Yiannopoulos was held in Louisiana while awaiting removal.

Why it matters

The deportation follows accusations that Yiannopoulos overstayed his visa after entering the United States.

Context

Yiannopoulos is a British citizen who has lived and worked in the United States.

Yiannopoulos has a history of public political engagement, having been described as both a supporter and a critic of Donald Trump.