French woman Marie-Thérèse Ross-Mahé released by ICE in Alabama

Marie-Thérèse Ross-Mahé, an 85-year-old French national, has been released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody in Alabama and has returned to France.

She was detained amid an inheritance dispute.

Ross-Mahé had arrived in the United States last year after reconnecting with and marrying a former U.S. serviceman.

The release was confirmed by the French foreign affairs minister.

Details surrounding the circumstances of her arrest relate to the ongoing inheritance dispute, though specific legal proceedings have not been disclosed.

No reports of injuries or further disruptions have been noted in connection with her detention or release.

The case has drawn attention due to the age of the detainee and the international aspects involving immigration enforcement and family legal matters.

This incident highlights the complexities that can arise at the intersection of immigration enforcement and private legal disputes, especially involving elderly foreign nationals.

It also underscores the diplomatic engagement between the United States and France in such cases.

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