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ICE Detains Irish Green Card Holder Over Erased Convictions

5/8/2025

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Cliona Ward, a 54-year-old Irish green card holder, is facing detention by ICE over past minor convictions she thought were erased. After visiting her ailing father in Ireland, she was unexpectedly re-arrested, raising alarms about the brutal immigration policies of the Trump era. Her plight has ignited community support and sparked legal battles for justice.

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Story summary

Cliona Ward, a 54-year-old Irish green card holder, is facing detention by ICE over past minor convictions she thought were erased. After visiting her ailing father in Ireland, she was unexpectedly re-arrested, raising alarms about the brutal immigration policies of the Trump era. Her plight has ignited community support and sparked legal battles for justice.