Cliona Ward lauds her 'warrior' sister's fight against the US immigration system

Cliona Ward was detained in America after returning to the US from Cork to visit family. Picture: GoFundMe

Cliona Ward, who was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for almost three weeks after returning from a visit to Ireland has described her sister’s efforts to get her out of jail as “warrior” like.

Cliona Ward, 54, a green-card holder, who has been living legally there for around 30 years, first ran into legal trouble in March after arriving back in the US from a trip to Ireland to visit her ill father in Youghal, Co Cork.