A Limerick born Monsignor based in Brooklyn has described the recent ramp up of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the US as “terrifying for all communities”. Her death comes as ICE continues to make thousands of arrests following President Donald Trump’s return to the White House. Their actions often take place in public settings which is leading to resistance in communities across America. He is also a lawyer working in the courts with immigrants including the Irish for legal papers. He added that changes to immigration brought in under the Trump administration have left communities “terrified”.

Source: Irish Examiner January 09, 2026 21:00 UTC