ICE Detains Mother of White House Press Secretary's Nephew Amid Deportation Proceedings

Nov 27, 2025 01:17 am CST

Immigration officials have detained Bruna Caroline Ferreira, mother to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt's nephew, facing potential deportation to Brazil despite claims she maintained legal status under DACA. The case highlights tensions in current immigration enforcement as Ferreira's attorney disputes DHS characterization of her as a "criminal illegal alien" while the Trump administration continues implementing strict deportation policies.