A U.S. federal judge has ordered the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to release Prince Harry’s immigration records, setting a deadline of Tuesday. The ruling follows a lengthy legal challenge from The Heritage Foundation, which has pushed for transparency regarding the British royal’s visa status.
The conservative group filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, arguing that Prince Harry’s records could clarify whether he accurately disclosed his past drug use when entering the U.S. The controversy stems from his own admissions in his 2023 memoir, where he described past drug use, including cocaine.
🚨 REVEALED🚨 Prince Harry’s visa nightmare continues. Reports reveal the Biden administration secretly submitted private documents to the judge, as the Heritage Foundation pushes for his deportation over past drug use.@TVKev | @kinseyschofield pic.twitter.com/qPzkynP0Rq
— Talk (@TalkTV) October 24, 2024
U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols ruled that DHS must provide redacted versions of the documents. While prior drug use does not automatically prevent someone from securing a U.S. visa, providing false information could pose legal risks, including potential removal from the country.
DHS had initially declined to release the records, citing privacy concerns. However, after continued legal pressure, the agency agreed to disclose portions of the documents, leading to the court-ordered deadline.
While legal questions remain, President Donald Trump has publicly dismissed the idea of pushing for Prince Harry’s deportation. “I’ll leave him alone. He’s got enough problems with his wife. She’s terrible,” he told the New York Post in February.
Meanwhile, a separate legal battle over immigration enforcement is unfolding. A federal judge recently blocked Trump’s use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport suspected gang members, siding with a lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU).
Attorney General Pam Bondi strongly criticized the ruling, stating that the court’s interference undermines the administration’s ability to secure the border. She has vowed to continue legal action to reinstate deportation efforts.
