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Mother Detained by ICE Sparks Outcry and Support

12/1/2025

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Bruna Ferreira, the mother of Karoline Leavitt’s nephew, was detained by ICE after attending a game with Leavitt’s family.
Ferreira's attorney says she has lived in the United States since childhood under Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and disputes overstaying allegations.
Ferreira accuses the White House press secretary of misrepresenting their relationship after detention.
Her family criticized Leavitt for not speaking out, while a GoFundMe campaign has drawn support.

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Bruna Ferreira, the mother of Karoline Leavitt’s nephew, was detained by ICE after attending a game with Leavitt’s family.
Ferreira's attorney says she has lived in the United States since childhood under Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and disputes overstaying allegations.
Ferreira accuses the White House press secretary of misrepresenting their relationship after detention.
Her family criticized Leavitt for not speaking out, while a GoFundMe campaign has drawn support.