Immigration reform: Setback for Irish undocumented

ALMOST exactly a year ago, Irish migrant support groups and Irish politicians welcomed US President Obama’s announcement on immigration reform.

The measures he then announced would mean that the thousands of undocumented Irish currently living in the United States would have their status legitimised and make it easier for them to return home for family occasions or in an emergency, without the fear that they would be barred from re-entry.

It also would mean that the constant fear of deportation would be at least greatly lessened or eliminated altogether.