TikTok Superstar Khaby Lame Detained by ICE and Forced to Leave the U.S.
Khaby Lame, the most-followed TikToker in the world, was recently detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Las Vegas due to a visa overstay. Following his brief detention, Lame was granted voluntary departure and left the United States, reportedly after attending the Met Gala. This incident comes amid intensified immigration enforcement policies, with many questioning the implications of such crackdowns on high-profile individuals. Lame has since returned to social media, addressing his fans after this unexpected turn of events.
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