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Harry’s US Visa Application Will Stay Private, Judge Rules
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A federal judge in the United States has ruled that Prince Harry’s application for a visa will remain private, dismissing a lawsuit filed by a journalist to obtain the documents.
Prince Harry, who is seventh in line to the British throne, is a native of the United Kingdom but has been living in the United States with his family since 2020. He has been working on various projects and charitable endeavors in the US, but his visa status has been the subject of public curiosity.
In November, a journalist named Nicholas Buccieri filed a lawsuit in a US court seeking access to Prince Harry’s visa application, arguing that the information was public record. The journalist claimed that Prince Harry’s visa status was "a matter of great public interest" and that the public had a right to know the details of his application.
However, Judge William Alsup of the US District Court for the Northern District of California has ruled that Prince Harry’s visa application is protected by privacy laws. The judge cited the 1994 Privacy Act, which restricts the disclosure of information about individuals unless it is deemed to be in the public interest.
"Privacy is a fundamental right in the United States," Judge Alsup wrote in his ruling. "While Prince Harry is a public figure, his personal life is not necessarily public record."
The judge also noted that Prince Harry’s visa application was not publicly filed with the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), and that the journalist had not shown any compelling reason to believe that the information was public record.
The ruling is a blow to the journalist and to those who were hoping to gain access to Prince Harry’s visa application. The judge’s decision emphasizes the importance of privacy and personal freedom in the United States.
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