A senior figure at the Heritage Foundation has suggested new developments are expected in the legal battle over Prince Harry's US immigration records.
Nile Gardiner told GB News: "The fight continues to release Prince Harry's immigration records to the American people. The legal case continues on that front. There will be further developments I think in the next few weeks. I also think the Trump administration might make a decision ultimately to release the records."
Gardiner explained the motivation behind the legal pursuit, saying: "There's a clear public interest to see whether Harry lied in his US visa application and the Trump administration is committed to the full enforcement of US law."
The Heritage Foundation, a US think tank, has been pursuing the case against a federal agency, demanding the release of information regarding whether the Duke of Sussex was truthful about his drug consumption on his immigration papers when applying for residency in the United States.
Nile Gardiner has been the brains behind much of the legal battle
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The potential consequences for Prince Harry could be severe if any dishonesty is proven.
"If he is found to have lied in his application, it is a criminal offence and would result in up to five years in prison or deportation," Gardiner warned.
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"The stakes are very high for Prince Harry."
This stark assessment highlights the serious legal jeopardy the Duke could face if the Trump administration decides to release his unredacted immigration records and they reveal discrepancies.
The case has seen previous developments, with the US government releasing documents related to Prince Harry's visa application two months ago.
These were described as "highly redacted" versions of his visa papers. At that time, officials from the Department of Homeland Security denied accusations against the Duke, stating that his "application followed all the applicable rules and regulations" and declaring that "he did not receive any special treatment when he applied for a visa in the US."
Prince Harry is being legally challenged by the Heritage Foundation over keeping his immigration papers privatePAThe controversy stems from Prince Harry's admissions in his memoir "Spare," where he confessed to taking cocaine, marijuana and psychedelic mushrooms.
These revelations prompted questions about what he declared on his US immigration forms.
Following the partial release of documents two months ago, the Duke appeared visibly relieved. He was spotted in Santa Barbara, California, "beaming with joy" according to the Daily Mail.
At that time, it seemed "Harry's US dream is out of danger" despite what were described as "President Donald Trump's brutal attacks on the Sussexes."
