""Thomas" told The Guardian that a doctor ordered him not to travel for 8 to 12 weeks due to the risk of blood clots which meant he had to stay beyond December 8, when his visa expired."
"I thought they would understand because I had the correct paperwork. It was just a couple of days for medical reasons."
A 35-year-old tech worker from Ireland was detained for around 100 days by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement after failing to leave the country before his visa expired due to a medical issue. His request for an extension was not acknowledged. He agreed to deportation but faced a 10-year ban on re-entry. This incident reflects a trend of increased immigration enforcement during the Trump administration, impacting individuals like Irish woman Cliona Ward who faced detention over old convictions deemed expunged.
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