CONCORD, N.H. — A Massachusetts woman who was once engaged to the brother of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt remains in ICE custody two weeks after being arrested while attempting to pick up her son from school. Bruna Ferreira, 33, was detained on November 12, leading her attorney, Todd Pomerleau, to express frustration over what he describes as a lack of transparency during her detainment. She was reportedly moved across several states without a clear reason. Pomerleau asserts that Ferreira is not a flight risk nor a criminal, pointing to her status as a business owner and dedicated parent. Ferreira shares custody of her 11-year-old son with Michael Leavitt, who lives in New Hampshire. The situation has drawn attention given Leavitt's familial ties to a prominent political figure. Ferreira’s attorney emphasizes the journey of his client, who moved to the U.S. from Brazil as a child and is currently applying for a green card after enrolling in the DACA program. The Department of Homeland Security claims Ferreira entered the U.S. on a tourist visa in 1999 and has a prior arrest for battery, an allegation being contested by her legal representation, which has not found any public record of such a charge. Pomerleau demands transparency regarding these claims. Meanwhile, the evolving landscape of U.S. immigration policy, particularly regarding DACA, contributes to fears surrounding Ferreira's potential deportation. Under the current administration’s stance, DACA recipients face ambiguity regarding their legal status.
Massachusetts Woman in ICE Custody Amid Controversial Detention
Bruna Ferreira, a Massachusetts resident and former fiancée of a relative of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, remains in ICE custody after being arrested while picking up her son from school, prompting concerns over her treatment and immigration status.
Bruna Ferreira, originally from Brazil, has been in ICE custody for two weeks after being detained in Massachusetts on her way to pick up her son. Her attorney argues that her detention is without merit, emphasizing that Ferreira has no criminal record and is a business owner who complies with tax obligations. Ferreira had previously entered the U.S. on a tourist visa and is currently navigating her immigration status. The situation raises broader concerns about the treatment of individuals under U.S. immigration policy, as highlighted by changing regulations surrounding DACA recipients.





















