Elderly Frenchwoman held by ICE has returned to France, foreign ministry says
Summary
An 85-year-old French woman detained by U.S. immigration authorities has returned to France, the French Foreign Ministry said. She had been held after her American veteran husband passed away while she was waiting for her Green Card to be approved.Key Facts
- The woman is 85 years old and married to an American man who died in January 2026.
- She was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
- She was still waiting for her Green Card application when arrested.
- The French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot confirmed her return to France.
- Her detention caused concern and public outcry in France.
- She flew back to France on Friday, April 17, 2026.
- The case received media attention due to her age and circumstances.
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