French Widow Detained by ICE

An 86-year-old French woman faced detention by ICE after traveling to the US to reunite with a loved one.

January 2026

Jan 20, 2026

Husband of Marie-Thérèse Ross-Mahé dies unexpectedly

The husband of Marie-Thérèse Ross-Mahé died unexpectedly in January. After his death, his sons attempted to gain control of his estate.

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April 2026

Apr 1, 2026

ICE detains Marie-Therese Ross in Alabama

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents detained Marie-Therese Ross in Alabama. The detention followed her overstaying her 90-day visa, according to DHS.

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Apr 14, 2026

French woman detained by ICE in Louisiana

An 86-year-old French woman was detained at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) center in Louisiana. The detention followed her move to the US last year after rekindling a 1960s romance.

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Apr 14, 2026

ICE detains French woman in Alabama after US move

An 86-year-old French woman, Marie-Thérèse, was reportedly detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Anniston, Alabama. The detention occurred after she relocated to the US to reunite with her long-lost love, an American man named Billy.

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Apr 14, 2026

ICE detains French woman Marie-Thérèse in Louisiana

An 86-year-old French woman named Marie-Thérèse was reportedly detained at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) center in Louisiana. Her son reported that she was arrested in Anniston, Alabama, earlier in April.

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Apr 24, 2026

Marie-Thérèse Ross-Mahé detained by ICE in U.S.

Marie-Thérèse Ross-Mahé was sent by ICE to a U.S. detention center. She was eventually reunited with her family in France.

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Apr 24, 2026

Ross-Mahé's paperwork missed due to diverted mail

The sons of Ross-Mahé allegedly diverted mail from her home in Brittany, France. This action reportedly caused Ross-Mahé to miss required paperwork for her residency status.

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