White House Press Secretary Relative Detained by ICE
Washington — Immigration authorities detained Bruna Caroline Ferreira on November 12 during a traffic stop in Revere, Massachusetts; DHS officials identified her as a visa overstayer with a prior arrest and said she is held at the South Louisiana ICE Processing Center pending removal proceedings. Family counsel dispute procedural handling and report ongoing custody impacts. CNN and NBC confirmed the detention and DHS statements; the White House press secretary declined comment. Reporting this week includes local affiliates and AP-sourced attorney remarks. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
Timeline
- June 1999: Ferreira's reported tourist visa expiration date.
- November 12: Ferreira was pulled over and arrested in Revere, Massachusetts.
- Mid-November: CNN and NBC confirmed detention; DHS described visa overstay and prior arrest.
- After arrest: Authorities transferred Ferreira to the South Louisiana ICE Processing Center for detention.
- Two weeks post-arrest: Attorney and family publicly reported continued custody and contested procedural transfers.
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U.S. immigration enforcement agencies reinforced removal procedures and operational priorities by detaining a person with familial ties to a White House official, strengthening enforcement posture and administrative precedent.
The detained woman, her child, and extended family experienced immediate disruption, prolonged custody, and legal uncertainty following the arrest and interstate transfers.
Detention records and agency statements show ICE arrested Bruna Ferreira on November 12 in Revere, Massachusetts; DHS identified a visa overstay and a prior arrest. Officials transferred her to the South Louisiana ICE Processing Center pending removal proceedings, while family and counsel report ongoing custody issues and representation disputes persist.
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