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flag Irish deportations to U.S. rose 50% in 2025, mostly affecting legal overstayers and those with minor past offenses.

flag Irish deportations from the U.S. rose over 50% in the first nine months of 2025, with 99 cases compared to 60 in 2024, according to ICE data. flag The increase includes many Irish nationals who entered legally, overstayed visas, or have minor past offenses, sparking concern among advocates and families. flag The Irish Department of Foreign Affairs reported a surge in assistance requests, from 15 in 2024 to 51 in 2025. flag While ICE says enforcement targets those violating immigration laws or posing safety risks, critics argue the approach is overly harsh, especially for long-term residents with non-violent, old convictions.

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