Prince Harry, known for his controversial statements and drug use, may be facing expulsion from the United States.
The Heritage Foundation, a prominent think tank, is now taking legal action against the government in order to gain access to Harry’s immigration records.
According to the foundation, there should not be different rules for different individuals, and they demand to know how the red-haired royal was allowed entry into the US despite his history of drug abuse, as US law generally prohibits drug users from entering the country.
In his memoir, titled “Spare,” Prince Harry openly admitted to using marijuana, cocaine, and magic mushrooms.
He also disclosed his experimentation with the hallucinogenic Amazonian plant ayahuasca, describing it as a way to remove life’s filters and gain clarity.
However, the US visa application includes a question regarding drug abuse or addiction, and answering “yes” to this question can result in the denial of a visa.
This was the case for the late British singer Amy Winehouse, who tragically died from an overdose.
Nevertheless, admission of drug use does not automatically lead to a ban.
The Heritage Foundation has filed a comprehensive 1,400-page complaint, emphasizing the immense public interest in knowing how Prince Harry responded to this question.
Did he lie, or did he tell the truth?
Sources close to the case suggest that officials have been obstructing the think tank’s freedom of information request, indicating a lack of cooperation from the Biden administration in releasing the requested information.
As a result, the government denied the foundation’s request, prompting them to appeal the decision.
Interestingly, the US Citizenship and Immigration Service’s website provides online records for other notable figures like George Michael and John Lennon, raising questions as to why they refused to disclose information about Prince Harry.
This situation has led to concerns that organizations such as Little Soldiers, Wellchild, and the Invictus Games, for which Prince Harry serves as a patron, may sever their ties with him due to his past drug use.
It raises ethical concerns when a charitable organization’s patron endorses drug use, potentially influencing vulnerable individuals, especially children.
The majority of Americans are now calling for a review of Prince Harry’s visa status.
A recent poll conducted by strategists Redfield and Wilton for Newsweek revealed that 54% of the 1,500 registered voters surveyed believed that Prince Harry’s visa should be reevaluated following his admission of recreational cocaine and psychedelic mushroom use.
When asked if the Department of Homeland Security should review Prince Harry’s visa application in light of his drug use confession in his book “Spare,” 54% of respondents answered affirmatively, while 29% disagreed, and 17% were unsure.
This poll comes shortly after the Heritage Foundation announced its lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security, aiming to make Prince Harry’s visa application public.
Niall Gardner, a Washington-based commentator aligned with the foundation, asserts that the case is solid.
He emphasizes the importance of applying US immigration law equally to all applicants, without granting preferential treatment or exemptions.
Upholding the principle that nobody is above the law is crucial, Gardner states.
As this legal battle unfolds, it remains to be seen how Prince Harry’s associations with charitable organizations will be affected.
The potential loss of support from these entities could have significant consequences for their work.
They must carefully consider the impact on their own reputations and evaluate whether maintaining a connection to a known drug user who promotes drug use aligns with their values.
Meanwhile, the public’s demand for a review of Prince Harry’s visa status underscores the widespread concern surrounding his admission of drug use and the need for consistent application of immigration laws.