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Long-Term Visa Overstay Sparks Immigration Debate Amid Arrest

2/12/2026

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Story summary

Seamus Culleton, an Irish illegal immigrant, was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after overstaying his visa.
He overstayed his visa for nearly two decades.
The Left argues against deportation due to a pending green card.
Under U.S. President Donald Trump, the administration maintains immigration status as the deportation priority.
Democrats must propose a comprehensive immigration plan with penalties for illegal residency and no path to citizenship.

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Story summary

Seamus Culleton, an Irish illegal immigrant, was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after overstaying his visa.
He overstayed his visa for nearly two decades.
The Left argues against deportation due to a pending green card.
Under U.S. President Donald Trump, the administration maintains immigration status as the deportation priority.
Democrats must propose a comprehensive immigration plan with penalties for illegal residency and no path to citizenship.