Irish Tourist Jailed for Months After Overstaying Visa Highlights US Immigration Cruelty
Thomas, an Irish tech worker, was detained by ICE for overstaying his US visa by only three days due to a medical issue. Despite agreeing to deportation, he remained in ICE custody for approximately 100 days, enduring harsh conditions in multiple facilities, including a federal prison, during the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration. After his release, he was banned from the US for 10 years. The incident highlights broader concerns about the detention of visitors with valid visas and the impact of the administration’s immigration policies on those caught in the system.
John Q. Hosedrinker