Hammer blow for the undocumented Irish

As Barack Obama’s reforms are blocked by a judge in Texas, it looks like the years of uncertainty for Irish immigrants in the United States will continue, writes Brian Killoran

THE latest obstacle to President Barack Obama’s immigration reforms in the form of a block by a US federal judge in Texas will be met by dismay by the Irish undocumented in America and their loved ones here at home.

For them years of uncertainty look set to continue for now. Living in fear of a knock on the door and cut off from family on this side of the Atlantic — unable to return for celebrations or to offer condolences and support during times of bereavement — remains the reality.