Family of Corkman facing deportation say minor drug charge shouldn't force him out of US

Keith Byrne, originally from Fermoy, was arrested by federal immigration officers last week.

Family of Corkman facing deportation say minor drug charge shouldn't force him out of US

A relative of Keith Byrne is calling for the removal of the two fines for minor drug offences in Ireland from the Fermoy man’s record which are having an impact on his bid for US citizenship.

“Those two minor fines shouldn't be holding him back from citizenship and certainly shouldn't have him in the process of a quick removal from the country,” Jeffrey Snader told Newstalk Breakfast.

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