Summary
The mother of White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt's nephew, Bruna Caroline Ferreira, was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) near Boston. Ferreira, originally from Brazil, remains in custody as she fights to stay in the U.S. Her family is seeking help with legal fees.
Key Facts
- Bruna Caroline Ferreira is the mother of White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt's nephew.
- She was arrested by ICE on November 12 near Boston.
- Ferreira is a native of Brazil but has lived in the U.S. for nearly her entire life.
- Her son lives with Leavitt's brother, Michael, in New Hampshire.
- The White House Press Secretary and Ferreira reportedly have not spoken in years.
- A GoFundMe page was created by Ferreira’s sister to raise money for legal costs.
- The lawyer confirmed the GoFundMe page, but Newsweek has not independently verified it.
- The story is still developing, and more updates are expected.
