A judge has said that Prince Harry’s U.S. immigration records will probably be made public, at least in part. The case is about whether Harry was honest about his past drug use when he applied to live in the U.S. or if he got special treatment.
Judge Carl J. Nichols said in a hearing that as much information as possible should be released, but private details will be protected. He also said the government can suggest which parts should be hidden before the documents are shared.
The case was started by the Heritage Foundation, a conservative group, which sued the Department of Homeland Security to make Harry’s immigration records public. The issue became serious after Harry admitted in his 2023 book, Spare, that he had used illegal drugs like marijuana, cocaine, and psychedelics. This raised questions because admitting to drug use can sometimes lead to a visa being denied.
This was the first hearing on the case since Donald Trump became president again. Some people, like Nile Gardiner from the Heritage Foundation, are asking Trump to step in and order the records to be released. Gardiner says that everyone should follow the law, even celebrities like Prince Harry. He also pointed out that Trump is focusing on stricter immigration laws, so this case is important.
Trump has criticized Harry in the past and has even suggested that he might be deported. In a 2022 interview with Piers Morgan, Trump said Harry was “an embarrassment” and had been disrespectful to the U.S. Recently, he has hinted that he might take action on Harry’s immigration status.
It’s still unclear if Harry’s full immigration records will be made public or if the government will be able to hide certain details. Whatever happens, the decision could affect not just Harry but also how immigration rules are enforced for famous people moving to the U.S.
