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