April 16, 2026

French government seeking release of 86-year-old French widow detained by ICE

The French government is pressing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to release the 86-year-old French widow of a military veteran from immigration custody after she was detained earlier this month.

French government seeking release of 86-year-old French widow detained by ICE

TL;DR

  • The French government is requesting the release of an 86-year-old French widow.
  • The widow is the spouse of a military veteran.
  • She is currently in immigration custody in the U.S.
  • The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is responsible for her detention.
  • The detention took place earlier in the month.