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TikTok star Khaby Lame leaves US after being detained by immigration officials

TikTok star Khaby Lame leaves US after being detained by immigration officials

Summary

Khaby Lame, a popular TikTok star, left the United States after being held by immigration officials for allegedly staying after his visa expired. He left voluntarily, so he won't have a deportation on his record, which helps him avoid being banned from re-entering the US for multiple years.

Key Facts

  • Khaby Lame was detained in Las Vegas for allegedly overstaying his US visa.
  • He left the US voluntarily after his detention.
  • Voluntary departure lets people leave without a deportation order, which can prevent them from returning to the US for up to 10 years.
  • As an Italian citizen, Lame can visit the US without a visa for up to 90 days for business or tourism.
  • Lame has 162.3 million followers on TikTok and became popular with silent videos.
  • Lame has not made any public comments about his detention or his departure.
  • His case is part of broader actions against immigration called for during the Trump administration.
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