ICE detains 85-year-old widow Marie-Thérèse Ross-Mahé amid inheritance dispute in Alabama

Marie-Thérèse Ross-Mahé, an 85-year-old widow, has been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Alabama.

The detention occurred following a family inheritance dispute after the death of her husband.

An Alabama probate judge stated that the widow's stepson used his influence to have her arrested.

There are no reports of casualties or further disruptions related to the detention.

This case highlights the intersection of immigration enforcement and family legal conflicts.

The involvement of ICE in a family inheritance matter raises questions about the use of immigration authority in civil disputes.

The widow's detention has drawn attention due to her advanced age and the circumstances surrounding the arrest.

It remains unclear what the next legal steps will be for Ross-Mahé or how the inheritance dispute will be resolved.

Further updates are expected as the situation develops.

360LiveNews | 16 Apr 2026 18:02 LONDON