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IRISH CANDIDATE BLASTS 'IRELAND IS FULL' ON IMMIGRATION, CALLS FOR QUICK ASYLUM RULINGS AND RETURNS

Gript|Oct 17, 2025
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Irish presidential candidate Catherine Connolly rejected the 'Ireland is full' slogan, arguing concerns are driven by housing failures rather than migrant numbers and noting labor shortages. Rival Heather Humphreys said Ireland needs migration but urged faster asylum processing and returns for those not entitled. The story underscores a political messaging split amid polling that favors tighter immigration policy and ongoing strain in asylum accommodation.

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13,000 UC Workers Demand ICE Ban On Campuses, Legal Defense Fund To Shield International Students

More than 13,000 UAW Local 4811 members petitioned the University of California to bar ICE from campuses and to fund legal and financial support for international workers facing status changes. The union cites at least 100 UC scholars and recent graduates who had visas or exchange status revoked this year. UC says it cannot broadly prohibit federal officers but restricts access to certain areas and offers know‑your‑rights resources; petitioners want stronger, concrete protections.

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