Irish Attorney-Priest Declares, ‘We Are a Key Target’ in the United States
“We are a primary target, whether we like it or not,” reflects 87-year-old Monsignor James Kelly as he discusses his mission of aiding immigrants amidst the Trump administration's plans for mass deportations.
We met at District 3 Immigration Services, a modest office located along a bustling Brooklyn thoroughfare, with a glimpse of the Manhattan skyline in the backdrop.
Originally from Adare, County Limerick, Fr. Kelly embarked on his journey in Rome to learn Italian. Upon arriving in New York in 1960, he found himself…