In a new development regarding Prince Harry’s visa status, some of his immigration documents will soon be made public.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has agreed to release certain documents after a court ruling, providing fresh insight into allegations that the Duke of Sussex may have lied about his drug use on his immigration forms.
However, the release of these documents will be limited, with redactions to protect certain private information.
Legal Battle Over Prince Harry’s Drug Use and Visa Documents
This legal saga began when the Heritage Foundation, a right-wing think tank, filed a lawsuit against the DHS after the agency denied a Freedom of Information request for Prince Harry’s visa records.
The foundation claims that the Duke may have misrepresented himself on the forms, particularly when it comes to a section asking about past drug use.
In his memoir Spare and his Netflix documentary, Harry openly discussed his past use of substances like cannabis, cocaine, and magic mushrooms.
The Heritage Foundation argues that this may have been omitted from his visa application.
DHS Decision on Document Release and Redactions
DHS lawyers have indicated that three of the requested documents can be released with some parts redacted.
This would allow the public to see portions of the records, but certain details that a judge has deemed confidential will remain hidden.
A filing by John Bardo, a lawyer for DHS, stated that these redacted versions would be handed over to Judge Carl Nichols by March 6th.
However, the fourth document in question will remain completely sealed, as DHS believes there’s no way to release it without revealing information that the court has ruled must stay private.
Trump’s Involvement and Public Spats with the Duchess of Sussex
The timing of this case is also significant, as it comes just days after former President Donald Trump posted a portrait of himself on Truth Social, calling himself “King” while wearing a royal crown.
Trump, who has publicly commented on Prince Harry’s situation in the past, previously said he wouldn’t deport the Duke but suggested that Harry had enough personal troubles, particularly with his wife, Meghan Markle.
Trump’s remarks about the Duchess of Sussex have been publicly contentious, especially since the two began sparring in 2016 when Meghan called Trump a “misogynist” and “divisive.”
Trump later called Meghan “nasty,” though he eventually retracted the statement, claiming she was “very nice.”
In February 2024, Trump warned that if re-elected, he would not “protect” Harry, criticizing the Duke for what he described as “betraying” his late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, referencing the private conversations Harry had shared.
Legal Proceedings and Requests for Document Transparency
Judge Carl Nichols, who is overseeing the case, previously expressed his intention to make as much of the material related to Prince Harry’s visa documents public as possible.
In a September hearing, he had initially denied a request from the Heritage Foundation to release the full set of documents, citing the Duke’s right to privacy.
However, after further deliberations, the judge decided to make the files available in stages.
He stressed that the maximum amount of information should be made public, and the release of the redacted documents marks the next step in this ongoing legal process.
Prince Harry’s Legal Team Remains Silent
As the case continues to unfold, representatives for Prince Harry have declined to comment on the matter.
The outcome of the legal battle may have implications for the Duke’s future in the United States, as his visa status is under scrutiny.
Meanwhile, the Heritage Foundation and those involved in the case are pushing for greater transparency in the hope of uncovering whether Harry’s immigration forms were accurate and complete.
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