French Widow Detained by U.S. Immigration Returns Home, Family Prioritizes Her Health
Marie-Thérèse Ross, an 85-year-old French widow, has returned to France after being detained in the United States for overstaying her visa. Ross, who was married to a U.S. military veteran, was held in federal immigration custody for 16 days. Her son, Hervé Goix, emphasized the family's focus on her health and recovery following the ordeal. Ross had entered the U.S. last June after marrying a retired U.S. soldier, but following his death in January, a dispute over his estate led to her detention. She was taken into custody in Alabama on April 1 for overstaying her 90-day visa and was held in a Louisiana detention facility. French officials, including Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, expressed concerns about her treatment, stating that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement methods were not acceptable by French standards. 
