Summary
A GoFundMe campaign for Bruna Ferreira, related to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, is close to reaching its $30,000 goal. Ferreira was detained by U.S. immigration authorities, and her case is part of wider efforts under President Trump's administration to deport undocumented immigrants. Ferreira, from Brazil, was previously under the DACA program, which temporarily shielded her from deportation.
Key Facts
- Bruna Ferreira, a Brazilian native, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on November 12.
- She is the mother of White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt's nephew.
- Ferreira was a participant in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, giving temporary deportation protection.
- A GoFundMe campaign for her legal defense has raised nearly $30,000, close to its target of $30,000.
- President Trump’s administration has prioritized deporting undocumented immigrants, deporting over two million since his latest term began.
- Ferreira and Leavitt have reportedly not communicated in years.
- Ferreira’s absence is particularly hard on her 11-year-old son, who lives in New Hampshire.
- The case will continue in the legal system, reflecting ongoing debates about immigration policies.
