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Sunday 28 May 2023 Dublin: 13°C

# Illegal Immigrants

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# Fake Passports
Second man to appear in court charged with trafficking illegal immigrants
A number of people have been arrested by gardaí as part of Operation Mombasa.
# Illegal Immigrants
Explainer: Who are the Dreamers and how are Irish illegals affected by US immigration disputes?
Thousands of illegal immigrants are living in fear are the US government continues to dispute immigration laws.
# Illegal Immigrants
This TD has been tasked with helping the 50,000 undocumented Irish in the US
John Deasy’s new role comes amid Donald Trump’s crackdown on undocumented immigrants.
# low-level offences
Trump administration rewrites the rules with sweeping crackdown on illegal immigrants
Now, illegal immigrants who are suspected of a crime will be a top priority for deportation.
# Executive Order
Trump will publish a weekly list of crimes committed by illegal immigrants
The move will “better inform the public regarding the public safety threats”, according to the executive order.
# people smuggling
Three men at centre of Dublin Airport human trafficking case to appear in court today
Two Aer Lingus staff were among those arrested at Dublin Airport yesterday.
# Illegal Immigrants
Two Aer Lingus staff among three arrested at Dublin Airport over alleged people smuggling
The arrests are connected to a garda investigation into suspected facilitation of illegal immigrants.
Voices
To stop drownings, Europe should ferry across migrants itself
I am a believer in tight border security, but I cannot turn a blind eye wanton waste of life in the Mediterranean.
Voices
Opinion: At last, a lifeline for the undocumented Irish in the US
President Obama’s action is the first ray of light in a long time for undocumented Irish men and women effectively trapped in the shadows of places like Boston, New York, Chicago and San Francisco.
# Undocumented
Gilmore to go to Washington to discuss illegal Irish
There are around 50,000 undocumented Irish in the US.
# migrant rights
"We're not looking for a handout, we have to earn citizenship"
There are approximately 30,000 undocumented migrants in Ireland – and they are looking for a solution.
# US Senate
Immigration reform passes crucial hurdle in US Senate
It is hoped the Senate will pass the bill, which provides a 13-year pathway to citizenship for the more than 11 million living illegally in the United States, by the July 4 break.
# Immigration
Immigration law would end 'hardship and uncertainty' for undocumented Irish
Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore has welcomed the publication of a draft law to radically reform the US immigration system.
# Undocumented
Six in 10 Americans support citizenship path for illegals
Almost two-thirds of Americans favour a path to citizenship, with conditions, for undocumented immigrants.
# Undocumented Irish
Prospects of undocumented Irish in US boosted by Obama speech, says Tánaiste
The position of undocumented Irish in the US is an important priority of the Government, and an ongoing dialogue with the US Administration and Congress is being pursued, says Eamon Gilmore.
# escape
Greek court rules that illegal immigrants were right to escape from police lockup
The court concluded that the poor conditions in their overcrowded cell left them with no choice.
# Emigration
New law could allow 10,000 Irish a year work in America
A US Senator is proposing a bill today which would grant work visas to thousands of Irish people every year.
# Australia
Australian government to target employers of illegal immigrants
Australia is calling out for Irish workers and is willing to make the visa process easier, but it also tackling a huge labour black market.