A New Zealand immigration official has reversed a ban on U.S. conservative political commentator Candace Owens entering the country, citing the importance of free speech. Owens, who has a substantial following on YouTube, was initially denied an entertainer's work permit in November due to being excluded from entering another country.
Owens, known for her controversial views on topics such as Black Lives Matter, feminism, vaccines, and immigration, faced criticism for remarks denying Nazi medical experimentation on Jews during World War II. Despite being barred from entering Australia by Immigration Minister Tony Burke, Owens appealed the decision to Associate Immigration Minister Chris Penk in New Zealand.
