Widow, 86, back in France after being held by ICE
Summary
An 86-year-old French widow named Marie-Thérèse was held by U.S. immigration authorities (ICE) because she overstayed her visa. After detention in Alabama, she was released and returned to France, where her family reunited with her.Key Facts
- Marie-Thérèse is from Nantes, France, and moved to the U.S. in 2023 to live with her American husband, Billy.
- Billy died in January 2025, leaving Marie-Thérèse’s immigration status unclear as she was awaiting a green card.
- She was arrested in Alabama earlier in June 2025 for overstaying her visa.
- Her son said she was treated harshly while detained, including being handcuffed with hands and feet.
- Marie-Thérèse was released and arrived safely back in France, confirmed by the French Foreign Minister.
- ICE is part of U.S. Department of Homeland Security and works to deport people who stay in the country illegally.
- Since President Donald Trump began his second term, ICE’s role and budget for deportation efforts have increased.
- The French government has expressed concerns about ICE’s detention methods in general.
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