“TikTok star Khaby Lame has been arrested by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for deportation proceedings.”

Multiple reputable news organizations, including the Associated Press, CNN, BBC, and NPR, confirmed that Khaby Lame was detained by ICE at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas on June 6, 2025. ICE officials stated that Lame, a citizen of Italy, had entered the U.S. on April 30, 2025, and overstayed the terms of his visa. Contrary to the claim that he was arrested for formal deportation proceedings, Lame was granted 'voluntary departure,' which allows an individual to leave the country without a formal deportation order on their record. While Bo Loudon claimed credit for initiating the detention, the core fact of Lame's detention and subsequent departure is supported by official statements from ICE and extensive media reporting.