Cliona Ward 'in her own bed' as family thanks 'humanity' from supporters

Campaigners gather outside the detention centre, calling for the release of Cliona Ward. Picture: Facebook/iAmerica/SEIU2015

The Ward family has thanked supporters for their “humanity and kindness” after their sister Cliona was released from a US immigration detention, where she had spent more than two weeks imprisoned.

Cliona’s sister, Orla Holladay, said that her sibling was “finally in her own bed” after an experience which had left her “in shock” and “traumatised”.