Irishman with American wife lands in ICE detention. He immigrated in 2009.

EL PASO, Texas – An Irishman married to a U.S. citizen has been held in an immigration detention camp for five months, despite a pending green card application, according to court records.

Seamus Culleton's detention is part of a pattern in the Trump administration's increasingly tough enforcement effort, which has swept up not only people who crossed the border illegally but also thosewho overstayed their visaor legal entrance documents.

Culleton is being held inCamp East Montana, a detention facility erected on the Fort Bliss Army base with a projected capacity of 5,000 people.

After the fatal shootings of Alex Pretti and Renee Nicole Good by federal immigration agents (ICE), communities across the U.S. are protesting against Trump's surge of immigration enforcement actions.

Pictured here, Demonstrators gather for a protest calling for the removal of United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Jan. 30, 2026 in the Chinatown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Protests were held across the United States in response to ICE enforcement activity.

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'ICE Out' protests spark marches, confrontations across US

After the fatal shootings of Alex Pretti and Renee Nicole Good by federal immigration agents (ICE), communities across the U.S. areprotestingagainst Trump's surge of immigration enforcement actions.Pictured here, Demonstrators gather for a protest calling for the removal of United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Jan. 30, 2026 in the Chinatown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Protests were held across the United States in response to ICE enforcement activity.

While in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Culleton has missed at least two scheduled interviews with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to confirm his green card, his attorney, Ogor Okoye, told USA TODAY.

USCIS and ICE are sister agencies under the Department of Homeland Security.

"ICE, you have the power to allow him to attend the interview," Okoye said. "The interview that will confirm the status you say he doesn't have."

In an emailed response to questions, Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said Culleton "received full due process" and has been ordered removed by a judge.

"A pending green card application and work authorization does not give someone legal status to be in our country," she said.

Irish citizens don't require a visa to travel to the United States. Culleton, who arrived in 2009, stayed beyond the 90 days allowed and has lived here for 15 years, his attorney said. He started a plastering business and met his wife, Tiffany Smyth; they married in 2025.

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Anyone who comes to the United States on the Visa Waiver Program, as Culleton did, legally gives up their right to contest their removal if they violate the terms of the agreement.

Buta longstanding policy, dating to 2013, made an exception for the "immediate relatives" of a U.S. citizen. As long as applicants don't have a deportation order or a criminal record, they can apply for an immigration benefit, like legal permanent residency.

Culleton applied. He has no criminal record, his attorney says, not even a traffic ticket. In court documents, Culleton refutes the government's claim that he has received a final order of removal. He said he's never received or signed the order.

Immigration authorities picked up Culleton in September after running his license plate in a Home Depot parking lot in Massachusetts, court records show. He was briefly held in New York, then moved to the Texas facility.

The Trump administration has been flying detainees from Democrat-friendly jurisdictions such as Massachusetts to ICE detention centers that fall within the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals – including Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi – where it is harder for immigrants to win bond or release.

Culleton's wife, Smythe, paid a $4,000 bond to secure his release, Okoye said, but ICE appealed the judge's decision and it was overturned.

A federal judge rejected his "habeas corpus" petition to be released due to his prolonged detention, ruling the petition was premature. Immigrant detainees can petition for their release after being held in detention for six months beyond a judge's order for removal or release.

Detainees and immigrant advocateshave raised alarms over the conditionsin Camp East Montana. Three detainees in custody there have died since December; onewas ruled a homicide.

Lauren Villagran covers immigration for USA TODAY and can be reached at lvillagran@usatoday.com.

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Former federal prosecutor who quit amid Trump administration dispute now representing Don Lemon

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A former federal prosecutor who quit amid a dispute with the Trump administration is now representing former CNN host Don Lemon, who was one of nine people indicted for their alleged roles indisrupting a serviceat a Minnesota church where an Immigration and Customs Enforcement official was a pastor.

A court filing Tuesday shows that Lemon has hired former interim U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson, who had beenleading the sprawling investigationand prosecution of major fraud cases for the Minnesota U.S. Attorney's Officeuntil he resignedlast month.

Several prosecutors have now leftthe office at a time of growing frustration with the administration'simmigration enforcement crackdownand the Justice Department's response to fatal shootings of two people by federal officers in Minneapolis.

Lemon had previously said through another attorney thathe planned to plead not guiltytofederal civil rights chargesover his coverage of the church protest. He has said he was not affiliated with the group that disrupted the church service, and that he was there in his capacity as an independent journalist. The indictment alleges various actions by the group that entered the church, including what Lemon said as he reported on the event for his livestream show.

Lemon is scheduled to be arraigned on Feb. 13 in federal court in St. Paul.

The Trump administration has cited theMinnesota fraud cases,in which most defendants have come from the state's large Somali community,as justificationfor its immigration crackdown in the state. Thompson estimated in December that the losses to taxpayers from several fraud cases being prosecuted in Minnesotacould total $9 billion.

Thompson recently formed his own law firm with Harry Jacobs, another former federal prosecutor who resigned amid the upheaval in the office. Jacobs had beenlead prosecutor in the caseof Vance Boelter, who has pleaded not guilty in last year's assassination of former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, and the nonfatal shootings of a state senator and his wife.

The firm's website describes them as "battle tested and seasoned" trial lawyers.

Thompson did not immediately reply to messages seeking comment Tuesday.

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California Health Department warns of growing measles cases

Measles cases are on the rise across California, according to thestate's Department of Public Health, which is urging residents to check their immunization status and get vaccinated against the disease.

On Feb. 9, the department announced that 17 measles cases had been reported throughout California, with the state's first outbreak since 2020 occurring in Shasta County. As of Tuesday, Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency officials had reported eight cases andidentified six locations where people may have been exposed to the disease.

"All of these individuals were either unvaccinated or had an unknown history of vaccination," the California Department of Public Health said in its announcement.

This news comes a week after the department released a health alert ot all healthcare professionals on Feb. 4, recommending they consider measles as a possible diagnosis if a person presents with a fever, rash, and other symptoms consistent with measles.

"As a pediatrician and parent, I encourage families to make sure everyone gets up to date on their MMR vaccine, if they haven't already," said Dr. Erica Pan, CDPH Director and State Public Health Officer in the press release. "CDPH continues to coordinate with, and support, local health departments in their responses to stop measles from spreading further in our communities."

The health department notes that Californiareportedmore than 95% measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) coverage among kindergarteners for the2024-2025 school year– the level of immunity needed to reduce the risk of community spread.

Where have cases been reported?

As of Feb. 10, 2026, local public health departments have identified measles cases in Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside and Shasta counties.

Nine cases were linked to exposure in Southern California, possibly at Disneyland in Anaheim and at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) as people were traveling on Jan. 22 and 28, California Department of Public Health officials said on Feb. 3.

In Northern California, cases have increased recently after local officials announced eight cases.

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Health agencies identified several locations asplaces the patient went while being infectious:

• Highland Neighborhood Park, 555 Mill Valley Parkway in Redding, during a "capture the flag" game from noon to 4 p.m. on Jan. 23

• Ninja Coalition, 900 Dana Drive, Redding, from 2:30 p.m. to 5:20 p.m. on Jan. 23

• Osaka Sushi, 1340 Churn Creek Road in Redding, from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Jan. 23

• The former CrossPointe Church, 2960 Hartnell Ave. in Redding during a gym basketball game from 1:45 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Jan. 24

• Costco in Redding from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Jan. 24

• Churn Creek HealthCare clinic from 1:45 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Jan. 28

As California has been able to keep its measles outbreak within double-digits, the disease is breaking out across the nation, as South Carolina is experiencing one of the largest outbreaks in over 30 years, with nearly 920 associated cases reported.

"The United States is experiencing the highest numbers of measles cases, outbreaks, hospitalizations and deaths in more than 30 years, driven by populations with low vaccination rates," Pan said in the press release. "We all need to work together to share the medical evidence, benefits, and safety of vaccines to provide families the information they need to protect children and our communities."

What are the symptoms of measles?

Measles typically begins with a fever, cough, runny nose, and red eyes, usually about 7 to 14 days after exposure but can occur up to 21 days after contact with an infected person, according to the California Department of Public Health. The fever can reach 105 degrees.

Tiny white spots may appear inside the mouth two to three days after symptoms begin, according to the California Department of Public Health. A rash can form on the hairline and face two to four days after symptoms first appear.

The rash then spreads down the back and torso and extends into the arms, hands, legs, and feet, according to the California Department of Public Health. After about five days, the rash fades in the same order in which it appeared.

"The MMR vaccine provides the best protection against disease and serious illness," according to the California Department of Public Health.

If an individual believes they or a family member may have been exposed to the disease, they should contact their family's health care provider or thelocal health department.

Noe Padilla is a Northern California Reporter for USA Today. Contact him atnpadilla@usatodayco.com, follow him on X @1NoePadillaor on Bluesky @noepadilla.bsky.social.Sign up for theTODAY Californian newsletteror follow us on Facebook atTODAY Californian.

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The Reason Ethan Peck Joked That His 'Star Trek: SNW' Co-Star Is Getting Fired

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<p>The hit Paramount+ series,Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, which premiered in 2022, is currently in production for its fifth and final season.</p>

<p>In an October 2025 interview with Screen Rant at the 2025 New York Comic Con, Star Trek: SNW stars Ethan Peck, Celia Rose Gooding, Melissa Navia, and Martin Quinn discussed their characters. While speaking to the publication, Gooding and Quinn shared if they've taken any creative liberties when playing their respective Star Trek legacy characters, Nyota Uhura, and Montgomery "Scotty" Scott. As Star Trek fans are aware, Uhura and Scotty were originated by Nichelle Nichols and James Doohan, in Star Trek: The Original Series, which aired for three seasons until 1969.</p>

<p>Gooding said they want Star Trek: SNW fans to see Uhura's "growth and confidence," as well as the character's playfulness. Quinn, who is the first Scottish actor to play Scotty, said that he has implemented real Scottish words in scenes. In addition, he also shared that one of the show's directors encouraged the cast to "riff" as their characters.</p>

<p>Peck, who plays the deadpan and logical half-Vulcan Mr. Spock, said he's unable to take any creative liberties due to the nature of his character.</p>

<p>"I follow the rules. But yeah, I'm not getting fired like Martin over here," quipped Peck in the interview.</p>

<p>He then clarified that the Star Trek: SNW cast "love[s] Martin," who joined the show toward the end of Season 3.</p>

<p>Peck also noted that the lateLeonard Nimoy originated the beloved role in Star Trek: TOS. He then explained he doesn't try to deviate from "the rules" on how to play Spock.</p>

<p>"I don't screw around with the rules and I don't think Spock does either. The rules have been established by someone else, so I got to follow those rules," said Peck to Screen Rant.</p>

<p>Ethan Peck Explained How His Spock Is Different From Leonard Nimoy's Version of the 'Star Trek' Character</p>

<p>Peck began playing Spock during the second season of Star Trek: Discovery, which premiered in 2019, per IMDb. Both Star Trek: Discovery and Star Trek: SNW take place before the events of Star Trek: TOS, meaning Peck's version of Spock is younger and slightly more emotional.</p>

<p>Collider reported that Peck discussed how Star Trek: SNW's Spock is different from Nimoy's version in a June 2025 panel at the Tribeca Film Festival. He explained that the Star Trek: SNW writers enjoy putting Spock in uncomfortable situations, which gives the character a more humorous side.</p>

<p>"I love that they've sort of made him 'the funny Spock,'" said Peck during the panel, as reported by Collider.</p>

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Legendary Animator Don Bluth, 88, Makes Rare Industry Appearance For Special Event

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<p>Don Bluth, who changed the landscape of animated films with his many great works from years past, made a rare appearance at an industry event to attend the world premiere of the documentary Don Bluth: Somewhere Out There at the SCAD Savannah Film Festival on Oct. 25.</p>

<p>The 88-year-old filmmaker, whose many impressive films include An American Tail, The Land Before Time, Anastasia and The Secret of NIMH, among others, attended the special screening and participated in a Q&A afterwards along with the directors of the documentary, Dave LaMattina and Chad Walker, and composer Fergal Lawler.</p>

<p>Dressed in a stylish suit and shining black shoes, Bluth also posed for some portraits at the event, looking happy and relaxed at the film festival.</p>

<p>SAVANNAH, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 25: Don Bluth poses for a portrait at the 28th SCAD Savannah Film Festival on October 25, 2025 in Savannah, Georgia. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for SCAD)</p>

<p>Along with the 2025 documentary premiere taking place at the SCAD Savannah Film Festival, Bluth has a history with the university, with the animator and his frequent collaborator, Gary Goldman, donating the Don Bluth Studios Animation Archive to SCAD in 2005, which includes materials from much of Bluth's work, both finished and otherwise.</p>

<p>Bluth Created Landmark Animated Films in the '80s and '90s</p>

<p>Bluth began his career in animation at Walt Disney Productions, working on Robin Hood, Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too, The Rescuers and more before he decided to leave and found his own animation studio, Don Bluth Productions.</p>

<p>In the 1980s, he teamed up with Steven Spielberg to create a few films that are still seen as classics, including An American Tail and The Land Before Time. He stopped working with Spielberg before making his next hit, All Dogs Go to Heaven, going on to create quite a few more animated films over the years, such as Thumbelina and Anastasia, the latter of which was another big success for Bluth.</p>

<p>He Continues to Teach Animation and Connect With Fans</p>

<p>Over the years, Bluth has continued spreading his love for hand-drawn animation, attending conventions often to connect with fans and teaching animation through Don Bluth University. Bluth also released a memoir called Somewhere Out There: My Animated Life in 2022.</p>

<p>In general, Bluth has stayed away from Hollywood and major entertainment industry events, making his appearance at the screening and Q&A at SCAD a rare treat.</p>

<p>Related: Diane Lane Steals the Spotlight in Rare Red Carpet Comeback</p>

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