Karoline Leavitt's Family Torn Apart as ICE Detains Relative Over Expired Visa
A relative of the White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, has been detained by federal immigration officials in Massachusetts over an expired tourist visa. Bruna Caroline Ferreira, a 44-year-old woman from Brazil, was taken into custody in Revere, Massachusetts, after overstaying her visa that expired in June 1999.
Ferreira shares an 11-year-old son with Leavitt's older brother, Michael. The family had faced difficulties since arriving in the United States as children, but Ferreira has been working on securing her legal status through the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
According to a source, Ferreira's son has never resided with his mother and has lived full-time in New Hampshire with his father. The child has reportedly not spoken to his mother since her arrest.
Ferreira was arrested on suspicion of battery in the past, but no charges were filed. Her lawyer, Todd Pomerleau, contested her arrest, stating that she "maintained her legal status" under DACA and is working towards getting a green card.
The Department of Homeland Security has stated that Ferreira entered the United States on a B2 tourist visa that required her to depart by June 6, 1999. She is currently being held at the South Louisiana ICE Processing Center as she awaits removal proceedings.
ICE's actions have sparked concerns among those who argue that the agency's "mass deportation campaign" is targeting vulnerable individuals and families. A GoFundMe was set up for Ferreira, describing her as a law-abiding individual who has followed all protocols to build a stable life in the United States.
As the situation unfolds, it remains unclear whether Ferreira will be able to secure her release or face deportation proceedings. Her family's plight highlights the complexities and challenges faced by those living in the United States without proper documentation.
A relative of the White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, has been detained by federal immigration officials in Massachusetts over an expired tourist visa. Bruna Caroline Ferreira, a 44-year-old woman from Brazil, was taken into custody in Revere, Massachusetts, after overstaying her visa that expired in June 1999.
Ferreira shares an 11-year-old son with Leavitt's older brother, Michael. The family had faced difficulties since arriving in the United States as children, but Ferreira has been working on securing her legal status through the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
According to a source, Ferreira's son has never resided with his mother and has lived full-time in New Hampshire with his father. The child has reportedly not spoken to his mother since her arrest.
Ferreira was arrested on suspicion of battery in the past, but no charges were filed. Her lawyer, Todd Pomerleau, contested her arrest, stating that she "maintained her legal status" under DACA and is working towards getting a green card.
The Department of Homeland Security has stated that Ferreira entered the United States on a B2 tourist visa that required her to depart by June 6, 1999. She is currently being held at the South Louisiana ICE Processing Center as she awaits removal proceedings.
ICE's actions have sparked concerns among those who argue that the agency's "mass deportation campaign" is targeting vulnerable individuals and families. A GoFundMe was set up for Ferreira, describing her as a law-abiding individual who has followed all protocols to build a stable life in the United States.
As the situation unfolds, it remains unclear whether Ferreira will be able to secure her release or face deportation proceedings. Her family's plight highlights the complexities and challenges faced by those living in the United States without proper documentation.