The article highlights the plight of undocumented Irish immigrants in the U.S., especially those on deferred status, who are facing deportation during routine ICE check-ins. According to estimates by the Irish government, there are about 10,000 undocumented Irish immigrants in the country, many of whom have integrated into American society for years without a legal path to citizenship. Lawyer Brian O'Dwyer emphasizes the tragic nature of these deportations, arguing that they affect hardworking individuals and come from numerous backgrounds, not just Latinos.
Every single bit of this is tragic and cruel," New York lawyer Brian O'Dwyer told the Star. "So, yes, it is happening, despite what the Trump people will tell you, it's not happening just to criminals, it's happening to hard-working people, and it's not happening just to Latinos, it's happening to the Irish, Italians."
There may be 10,000 undocumented Irish immigrants across the United States, but there are likely more who have been blending in for decades, with no legal pathway for citizenship.
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