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🇺🇸 Donna Hughes-Brown, a 58-year-old Irish citizen who has lived legally in the United States for five decades, was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) upon arrival in Chicago following a July trip to Ireland.
Hughes-Brown had traveled to Dublin to attend a family funeral and visit relatives in Cork and Drogheda. She was taken into custody shortly after landing, despite holding long-standing legal residency status in the U.S.
ICE has not publicly disclosed the grounds for her detention, prompting concern from immigration advocates and family members. Legal representatives for Hughes-Brown are seeking clarification and have filed motions for her release, citing her clean record and deep ties to the U.S.
👩⚖️ The case has drawn attention to the treatment of long-term legal residents under current immigration enforcement policies. Advocacy groups have called for greater transparency and due process, especially in cases involving individuals with decades of lawful presence.
Hughes-Brown remains in federal custody pending further review. Her family has urged officials to expedite proceedings and ensure her rights are upheld.
