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Campaigners seeking the release of Prince Harry's U.S. visa records have presented what they deem as significant remarks made by Ambassador Jane Hartley, appointed by Joe Biden, indicating that Harry would not face deportation during Biden's presidency.
The Heritage Foundation, based in Washington D.C., is currently litigating against Biden's Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to obtain access to the royal's immigration documents. They argue that Ambassador Hartley's comments undermine the Biden administration's efforts to keep the records confidential and bolster their case for disclosure.
In a legal submission exceeding 100 pages, the think tank highlighted Ambassador Hartley's remarks made during a March 25 interview on Sky News as "extraordinary," providing a transcript to Judge Carl Nichols who is overseeing the review of Harry's immigration status records. The Heritage Foundation emphasized that Ambassador Hartley's disclosure contradicts the DHS's stance on keeping the information confidential, potentially influencing the judge's decision.
The Foundation's interest in Harry's visa records stems from revelations in his memoir, "Spare," where he admitted to past drug use, including marijuana, cocaine, and psychedelic mushrooms. Given that U.S. visa applicants must disclose drug use history, the Foundation seeks to determine if Harry truthfully reported this information and whether he received preferential treatment from immigration authorities.
The DHS, consistent with its initial position, maintains that disclosing Harry's visa application details would breach his privacy and reveal sensitive immigration information. Despite this, Judge Nichols has requested further explanation from the DHS, suggesting that their previous arguments lacked sufficient detail.
The Heritage Foundation's stance reflects broader concerns about transparency and accountability regarding the handling of Harry's immigration records by the Biden administration. The recent submission of documents to Judge Nichols signals a development in the ongoing legal battle over the disclosure of Prince Harry's U.S. visa records.
