Summary
Bruna Caroline Ferreira, who is related to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, was arrested by immigration officials during a school pickup. Despite her detention, Ferreira maintains close family ties with Leavitt's relatives. The arrest occurred as part of President Trump's increased immigration enforcement.
Key Facts
- Bruna Caroline Ferreira is the mother of Karoline Leavitt’s nephew.
- Ferreira was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in November.
- She legally arrived in the U.S. with her family as a young child.
- Ferreira has strong family connections with Karoline Leavitt’s relatives.
- Karoline Leavitt is the White House Press Secretary and related to Ferreira’s son as his godmother.
- President Trump’s administration has increased immigration arrests and tightened asylum processes.
- Ferreira co-parents her son with Michael Leavitt, Karoline’s brother, and maintains a positive relationship with his family.