TikTok Star Khaby Lame Leaves U.S. After ICE Detention
Khaby Lame, the world's most popular TikTok star, voluntarily departed the U.S. following a brief detention by ICE for overstaying his visa.
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Overview
- Khaby Lame, a Senegalese-Italian TikTok star with over 162 million followers, was detained by ICE in Las Vegas for visa overstaying.
- He entered the U.S. on April 30 and was detained at Harry Reid International Airport on June 6.
- Lame was granted voluntary departure to avoid a deportation order after his detention by immigration authorities.
- The detention was reportedly initiated after a report from fellow influencer Bo Loudon regarding his immigration status.
- Despite the incident, Lame continues to maintain his popularity and has signed partnerships with brands like Hugo Boss.
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Summarize Khaby Lame's departure from the U.S. after visa issues and ICE detention.
"Lame reportedly arrived in the U.S. on April 30, a few days before he attended the Met Gala in New York City."
Deadline"Lame, an Italian Senegalese influencer known for his silent, deadpan reactions to viral clips, overstayed the terms of his visa after arriving in April."
TechCrunch"Lame arrived in the U.S. on April 30 and "overstayed the terms of his visa," the ICE spokesperson said."
CBS News"Lame llegó a Estados Unidos el 30 de abril y “excedió los términos de su visa”, dijo el portavoz del ICE."
Chicago Tribune"Lame arrived in the U.S. on April 30 and “overstayed the terms of his visa,” the ICE spokesperson said."
ABC News"Lame arrived in the U.S. on April 30 and “overstayed the terms of his visa,” the ICE spokesperson said."
Associated Press"Lame was granted voluntary departure June 6 and has since departed the U.S."
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FAQ
Khaby Lame was detained by ICE for allegedly overstaying his visa. He entered the U.S. on April 30 and was detained at Harry Reid International Airport on June 6.
A voluntary departure allows Lame to avoid a deportation order on his immigration record, which could otherwise prevent him from returning to the U.S. for up to a decade.
Khaby Lame has not publicly commented on the situation.
The detention occurs amid President Donald Trump's escalating crackdown on immigration, which includes increased ICE activities and enforcement.
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