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ICE detains relative of press secretary Karoline Leavitt

PUBLISHED Nov 26, 2025, 9:44 AM ET

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ICE detains relative of press secretary Karoline Leavitt

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Washington — Immigration authorities detained Bruna Caroline Ferreira, a Brazilian national, on Nov. 12 during a traffic stop in Revere, Massachusetts, and transferred her to ICE custody as the agency pursues removal proceedings. DHS said Ferreira overstayed a tourist visa that expired in June 1999 and noted a prior arrest for battery; she is held at the South Louisiana ICE Processing Center. Ferreira's attorney said she was driving to pick up her son and has shared custody with Michael Leavitt. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has not spoken with Ferreira in years. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By Michael Grant | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

DHS records indicate a tourist visa required departure by June 1999.
Federal enforcement posture intensified under the administration prior to local arrests.
Nov. 12: Ferreira was stopped in Revere, Massachusetts, and taken into ICE custody.
Late November: Multiple outlets reported DHS confirmation and attorney statements.
Ferreira was transferred to the South Louisiana ICE Processing Center and entered removal proceedings.

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Who Benefited

U.S. immigration enforcement agencies and officials implementing the administration's intensified removal policies realized operational aims by detaining and processing an individual subject to removal, reinforcing broader enforcement metrics and policy enforcement priorities.

Who Impacted

Bruna Caroline Ferreira, her son and immediate family experienced custody disruption, legal jeopardy, and potential family separation; immigrant communities face heightened concern about enforcement impacts on long-term residents.

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