The Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank, is set to argue in a federal court next week for the unsealing of Prince Harry’s US immigration records.
The group filed a complaint under the Freedom of Information Act, aiming to compel the US government to release Harry’s immigration file, in light of revelations about his drug use mentioned in his recent book.
A judge will hear the case on June 6.
According to US immigration law, evidence of past drug use can be grounds for visa rejection, prompting the foundation’s interest in whether the US government followed proper procedure when granting Prince Harry a US visa. Citing widespread media coverage and public interest, the foundation emphasizes transparency regarding the Duke of Sussex’s admitting to drug offenses in the United States and abroad.
The initial request for Harry’s records was denied due to his lack of consent to release information. The US Justice Department argued that mere speculation about Prince Harry’s visa status did not meet the standard required to expedite the document’s release. However, the Heritage Foundation remains committed to seeking answers to the serious questions raised by the evidence of Harry’s drug use, which would normally disqualify him from entry into the United States.
Prince Harry’s memoir, “Spare,” published in January, revealed his experiences with various recreational drugs, including cocaine, marijuana, and magic mushrooms. Reflecting on his teenage years, Harry admitted to experimenting with drugs, describing himself as a deeply unhappy seventeen-year-old seeking solace in substances that offered an escape from the status quo.
In addition to drug use, Harry discussed his journey from smoking tobacco to weed during his time at Eton College and recounted trying magic mushrooms during a trip to the United States, where he stayed briefly at Courteney Cox’s house and consumed black diamond mushroom chocolates with a friend.
