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Elderly Frenchwoman held by ICE has returned to France, foreign ministry says

An 85-year-old Frenchwoman detained by ICE has been repatriated to France following her husband's death.

by Editorial Staff|Apr 17, 2026|1 MIN READ|WORLD

Marie-Thérèse Ross was arrested by ICE after her American veteran husband passed away.

The French foreign ministry confirmed her return to France on Friday.

Her case has drawn attention to immigration policies affecting elderly individuals.