Judge Orders Review of Prince Harry's Visa Documents Amid Drug Use Disclosure Concerns

The Heritage Foundation's lawsuit prompts a federal judge to scrutinize the DHS's withholding of documents, raising questions about transparency and fairness in the visa process.

• A federal judge has ordered the Department of Homeland Security to submit Prince Harry's visa documents for review, following a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit by the Heritage Foundation.
• The Heritage Foundation seeks to determine if Prince Harry's admitted drug use was disclosed in his visa application, which could impact his eligibility to reside in the U.S.
• Judge Carl Nichols criticized the DHS for providing insufficient details to justify withholding the documents and has scheduled an in-camera review.
• Questions arise over whether Prince Harry received favorable treatment in his visa application process, given his public admissions of drug use.
• The case highlights broader issues of privacy and transparency in visa and immigration processes.

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