Bruna Ferreira
Bruna Ferreira is a 33-year-old immigrant from Brazil who has become a poignant symbol of the complexities surrounding U.S. immigration policy. Detained by ICE while picking up her son from school, Ferreira’s case has drawn attention due to her familial connection to Karoline Leavitt, a prominent figure in the Trump administration. Having arrived in the U.S. at the age of six, Ferreira has lived a life deeply rooted in American culture, attending high school, starting a business, and raising her son. Despite having previously been protected from deportation under the DACA program, Ferreira now faces deportation proceedings, which has sparked debate and highlighted the often harsh realities faced by immigrants in America.
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Bruna Ferreira was detained for a month before being released on bail.
Die Migrationspolitik ist Trumps Erfolgsrezept, vielen treibt er es aber zu weit
Switzerland· 2025-12-18
Bruna Ferreira, who has family ties to Karoline Leavitt, says she hasn’t seen her son since ICE detainment.
Bruna Ferreira, who has family ties to Karoline Leavitt, says she hasn’t seen her son since ICE detainment
United States· 2025-12-13
Bruna Ferreira is currently facing deportation after being detained for a month while her partner, Michael Leavitt, defends the government's immigration policies.
Angehöriger von Trumps Sprecherin droht AusschaffungSwitzerland· 2025-12-09
Bruna Ferreira is being released from ICE custody after being arrested near Boston.
Karoline Leavitt’s relative released from ICE custodyUnited States· 2025-12-08
Bruna Ferreira has broken her silence over her ICE arrest and said the only mistake she did was to trust White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt.
Made a mistake trusting her: Mother of Karoline Leavitt's nephew breaks silence on ICE arrest; 'We are not BFFs but...'
India· 2025-12-08Bruna Ferreira is an immigrant from Brazil who has been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Brasileira mãe de sobrinho de porta-voz da Casa Branca contesta versão dos EUA sobre sua prisão
Liechtenstein· 2025-12-07
Bruna Ferreira is under ICE custody after being arrested while picking up her son.
Familiar de ministra es arrestada por el ICE
Dominican Republic· 2025-11-27
Bruna Ferreira came to the US from Brazil as a child and is currently detained by ICE facing deportation proceedings.
Karoline Leavitt’s nephew’s mother was detained by ICEUnited States· 2025-11-27