Immigrant with Ties to White House Press Secretary Released on Lowest Permitted Bond
Bruna Ferreira, an immigrant with ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, was released from ICE custody on a $1,500 bond after her November 12 arrest.
Overview
- Bruna Caroline Ferreira was arrested by ICE agents in Revere, Massachusetts, on November 12, while driving to pick up her 11-year-old son from school.
- An immigration judge released Ferreira from custody on a $1,500 bond, the lowest amount permitted under immigration law, as she contests deportation to Brazil.
- Ferreira's release drew attention due to her family ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, sharing an 11-year-old son with Leavitt's brother.
- Bruna Ferreira met Michael, Karoline Leavitt's brother, at a nightclub, fell in love, and was previously engaged to him, establishing their personal connection.
- The government agreed to her release, noting she has no criminal record and was not argued to be a criminal illegal alien, as her legal team challenges the case.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources cover the story neutrally, presenting a balanced account of Bruna Ferreira's release from ICE custody. They consistently report the conflicting claims from both her attorneys and the Department of Homeland Security regarding her immigration status and alleged criminal history. The articles avoid loaded language in their own reporting, focusing on factual details and attributed statements from all parties involved.
"Bruna Caroline Ferreira, who shares a child with Leavitt’s brother, was taken into custody on Nov. 12 by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Revere, Massachusetts, while she was driving to her son’s school, her attorney Todd Pomerleau told reporters last month."
NBC News"She looks forward to being reunited with her son and carrying on with her life as a hard-working business owner and resuming life in the only country she considers home."
USA TODAY"A Brazilian woman with family ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will be released from ICE custody while she fights potential deportation, an immigration judge ruled Monday."
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FAQ
Bruna Ferreira is a Brazilian immigrant who was formerly engaged to Michael Leavitt, the brother of White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. She and Michael share an 11-year-old son, making her the mother of Leavitt's nephew. They separated about 10 years ago and have not spoken in years, though they share parenting responsibilities for their son.
Bruna Ferreira was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for overstaying her B2 tourist visa, which required her to leave the U.S. by June 6, 1999. She entered the U.S. as a child and is now facing deportation to Brazil. ICE also mentioned a previous arrest for battery, though no charges were found in court records.
Bruna Ferreira was released from ICE custody on a $1,500 bond, the lowest permitted under immigration law, while she contests deportation to Brazil. She is currently in removal proceedings and was held at the ICE Processing Center in South Louisiana. Her son has lived with his father, Michael Leavitt, in New Hampshire since birth, and the family is concerned about the son's well-being amid the situation.
Karoline Leavitt has made no public comment regarding Bruna Ferreira's detention. A White House official confirmed Leavitt had no involvement with the detention, and she and Ferreira have reportedly not spoken for several years.
Bruna Ferreira disputes claims that she has been an absent parent, stating she has been involved in her son's life, including facilitating his attendance at White House events. Michael Leavitt, her former partner, cited concerns about privacy and safety for their son amid the immigration case. Ferreira has expressed fear of being separated from her son permanently.
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