Cliona Ward, an Irish woman and longtime U.S. green card holder, was detained by U.S. immigration authorities after returning from a trip to Ireland. Despite living in the U.S. for decades, Ward was held due to old drug possession charges from 2007 and 2008, which she believed had been expunged. The case has drawn attention from Irish officials, including the Taoiseach, who expressed concern over her detention. Ward's family has started a fundraising campaign to cover legal costs as they seek her release. The incident highlights ongoing issues with U.S. immigration enforcement and the treatment of legal residents with prior convictions.
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