60 Irish nationals detained by ICE during Trump's first year
Mar 15, 2026
Country of origin: Ireland

Irish Foreign Affairs Minister Helen McEntee confirmed that 60 Irish nationals were detained by ICE over the past year, with 5 active cases currently being held. The minister noted that Ireland has expanded its consular teams in the U.S. to provide support for citizens facing immigration difficulties. The case of Seamus Culleton, an Irish citizen detained since September who refused to sign deportation documents, was highlighted as a particularly difficult situation.
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