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ICE Arrests Brazilian Mother, Sparks Warrant Controversy

12/14/2025

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Bruna Ferreira, a Brazilian immigrant and mother of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt’s nephew, was arrested by ICE on November 12.
Her attorney says the arrest was unconstitutional because no warrant was shown.
Ferreira has pursued a green card since age 18 and rejects being labeled a 'criminal illegal alien'.
After a bond hearing, she was released on a $1,500 bond.

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Story summary

Bruna Ferreira, a Brazilian immigrant and mother of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt’s nephew, was arrested by ICE on November 12.
Her attorney says the arrest was unconstitutional because no warrant was shown.
Ferreira has pursued a green card since age 18 and rejects being labeled a 'criminal illegal alien'.
After a bond hearing, she was released on a $1,500 bond.