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- 85-year-old French widow Marie-Thérèse Ross described babies crying in a U.S. immigration detention center, sparking concern.
- She was arrested on April 1, 2026 in Alabama for an alleged visa overstay, detained in Louisiana, and released to France.
- French Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné said ICE’s methods violate French standards.
- Ross said guards shouted constantly, creating a distressing environment for detainees, reported memory gaps and PTSD symptoms, and will seek follow-up in France.
