Jany Le Pen, the widow of French far-right figure Jean-Marie Le Pen, has announced her intention to hire a lawyer to challenge the deportation of her gardener, Hatim B., who was expelled to Morocco on Thursday, April 23, 2026. The 32-year-old gardener was subject to a removal order issued by French authorities.
According to reports, Hatim B. had been working for Jany Le Pen for several years. The deportation order was based on his immigration status, though specific details of the case remain unclear. Jany Le Pen expressed dismay at the decision, stating she would seek legal recourse to bring him back.
The case has drawn attention due to the Le Pen family's long-standing anti-immigration stance, with Jean-Marie Le Pen having built his political career on strict immigration controls. Jany Le Pen's move to defend an undocumented migrant worker highlights a personal contradiction within the family's political legacy.
As of April 24, 2026, no lawyer has been publicly named, and it is uncertain whether the challenge will proceed. The French government has not commented on the specific case.
