Prince Harry’s immigration files and status in the U.S. remains a mystery despite a legal battle demanding transparency. The Trump administration dismissed claims of special treatment, insisting his visa followed all regulations.
Legal battle over Prince Harry’s visa
On Tuesday, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released heavily redacted documents in response to a lawsuit by the Heritage Foundation. The conservative think tank alleged that Harry may have lied about drug use on his visa application.
However, the actual immigration file remains sealed. DHS justified the secrecy, citing privacy laws and potential harassment concerns.
Redacted documents reveal little
The six documents released contain entire pages blacked out. DHS claimed disclosing details could expose Harry to harm. Officials insisted there was no preferential treatment, but critics argue the redactions only fuel speculation.
Judge Carl Nichols, who initially denied full disclosure, later reversed course. He pledged to release as much information as possible, though the key details remain hidden.
Harry’s drug use admission sparks visa questions
Harry openly admitted to using cannabis, cocaine, and magic mushrooms in his memoir Spare and Netflix series. If he disclosed this in his visa application, he could have faced further scrutiny or even been denied entry.
Heritage Foundation argues that the American public deserves to know whether Harry was truthful about his past. The Biden administration’s DHS, however, maintains that releasing his visa details would be an unwarranted invasion of privacy.
Trump’s stance on Harry’s residency
Speculation has swirled over whether Donald Trump might revoke Harry’s visa. Initially, Trump suggested he wouldn’t protect him, fueling rumors of deportation.
However, last month he changed his position, saying he wouldn’t expel Harry because Meghan Markle is “terrible” and “he’s got enough problems with his wife.”
Heritage foundation demands full release
Nile Gardiner, a director at the Heritage Foundation, insists the fight is far from over. He argues the American people deserve clarity.
“These documents do not alter the big picture,” Gardiner said. “Harry’s visa application needs to be released in full.”
He blasted the Biden administration for redacting crucial details, calling it a lack of transparency. He also hinted that a Trump administration might fully unseal Harry’s immigration records.
Will Trump expose Harry’s visa secrets?
DHS argues that releasing the records would amount to a political “fishing expedition.” But with mounting pressure, the question remains: will Trump declassify Harry’s immigration files if re-elected?
For now, Harry’s status in the U.S. remains an open question, and the battle over his immigration files is far from over.
