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French Woman Detained by ICE After Stepson's Report

4/18/2026

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  • Marie-Thérèse Ross-Mahé, an 86-year-old, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after her stepson reported her immigration status following Billy's death in January 2026.
  • She spent 16 days in a Louisiana detention center, where her health deteriorated amid alleged mistreatment, prompting French government intervention.
  • A probate judge in Alabama is investigating her stepson's actions regarding her late husband's estate after she returned to France.