"Marie-Therese Ross, an 86-year-old French widow, was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement on April 1 after overstaying her 90-day visa, according to DHS."
"Rodolphe Sambou, consul general of France in New Orleans, stated that the French government has fully mobilized to push for her release and has visited her in detention twice."
"Given her age, we really want her to get out of this situation as soon as possible, Sambou said. We want to get her out of jail."
"Ross married Alabama resident William Ross in April last year, who was a former captain in the US army and passed away in January."
Marie-Therese Ross, an 86-year-old French widow, was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement for overstaying her visa. The French government is actively seeking her release from a Louisiana detention facility. Rodolphe Sambou, the consul general of France in New Orleans, has visited her and is coordinating with her family and French officials to ensure her well-being. Ross married a US military veteran in April last year, who passed away in January. Her case highlights the impact of the Trump administration's mass deportation policies on spouses of military personnel.
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