France Urges U.S. to Release 86-Year-Old Widow Detained by ICE
France seeks release of 86-year-old French widow detained by ICE
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The French government is advocating for the release of 86-year-old Marie-Therese Ross, detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Alabama after overstaying her visa. Ross, a widow of a U.S. military veteran, is currently held in Louisiana, prompting diplomatic efforts for her release due to her age and health concerns.
- 01Marie-Therese Ross was detained by ICE for overstaying her visa.
- 02The French government is actively seeking her release due to her advanced age.
- 03Ross is being held in a federal immigration detention facility in Louisiana.
- 04Her late husband, William Ross, was a U.S. Army veteran.
- 05Diplomatic channels are being utilized to ensure her well-being in detention.
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Marie-Therese Ross, an 86-year-old French widow, is currently detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Louisiana after overstaying her 90-day visa. The French government is urging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to release her, citing her age and health concerns. Rodolphe Sambou, the consul general of France in New Orleans, stated that the French government is fully mobilized and has been in regular contact with Ross's family and French officials in the U.S. and France. Ross was married to U.S. Army veteran William Ross, who passed away earlier this year. The detention of Ross highlights the impact of the previous administration's immigration policies, which have led to increased scrutiny and detention of individuals previously granted leniency.
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The case raises concerns about the treatment of elderly immigrants in the U.S. and the implications of strict immigration policies on families.
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