Prince Harry, whose candid revelations about drug use stirred controversy, now confronts a legal showdown over undisclosed immigration records.
The Duke of Sussex's pursuit of American citizenship hangs in the balance pending Friday's court proceedings in Washington DC.
Efforts by US authorities to withhold information regarding Harry's visa application, particularly concerning drug use admission in his book "Spare," face scrutiny.
The Heritage Foundation's bid to access Harry's response to this pivotal inquiry underscores concerns about the implications for his visa status.
Experts caution that Harry's failure to disclose drug use history could trigger a review and potential revocation of his visa, posing significant obstacles to his citizenship aspirations.
An immigration attorney in LA highlighted the gravity of the situation, stating, "This poses a grave threat to Prince Harry. Failure to disclose drug use on his visa application could lead to its review and possible revocation. Should he pursue citizenship, losing his visa would be catastrophic."
The timing is particularly sensitive as Harry recently expressed interest in obtaining American citizenship.
The Heritage Foundation's demand to access Harry's immigration records from the Department of Homeland Security amplifies the stakes, aiming to unveil any undisclosed details about his past.
Judge Carl J. Nichols presides over the case, expected to render a decision that balances privacy rights against public interest, setting a precedent for the disclosure of Prince Harry's immigration records.
