An Irish tourist, Thomas, spent nearly 100 days in U.S. ICE detention after overstaying his visa waiver by just three days due to a medical issue. Despite agreeing to deportation immediately, he was shuffled through multiple ICE and federal prison facilities under harsh conditions, including poor food, minimal outdoor access, and a lack of medical care.
His case highlights the harsh reality of U.S. immigration enforcement, especially under Trump-era policies. Thomas, now back in Ireland and banned from the U.S. for 10 years, calls it a nightmare: “Nobody is safe.” His story raises serious concerns over how ICE handles visa overstays and non-criminal immigration issues.
