Summary
Category: us
An 86-year-old French woman named Marie-Thérèse is being held by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Louisiana after moving to the U.S. to marry her old boyfriend. She faced legal issues after her husband's death and there is a dispute over his inheritance.
Key Facts
- Marie-Thérèse is a French national who moved to the U.S. after marrying her long-lost love, Billy, in Alabama last year.
- Billy was an American man and they reconnected in 2010 after losing touch in the 1960s.
- Billy passed away suddenly in January, leading to a reported dispute between Marie-Thérèse and Billy's son over his inheritance.
- Marie-Thérèse applied for a U.S. green card, which allows non-citizens to live and work in the U.S.
- She was detained by ICE in Louisiana, but it is unclear if Billy's son directly reported her.
- Marie-Thérèse's health is a concern, and the French government is involved in her case.
- ICE has become more active during President Trump's second term, focusing on deporting undocumented immigrants from the U.S.
