Shocking ICE Arrest: White House Aide's Hidden Alien Relative Exposed - What Happens Next?

A recent incident involving a relative of White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has drawn attention amidst ongoing discussions about immigration enforcement in the United States. Bruna Caroline Ferreira, who allegedly overstayed her tourist visa that expired in June 1999, was detained by federal immigration officials in Revere, Massachusetts. According to a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Ferreira is classified as a “criminal illegal alien from Brazil.”

Ferreira, who has an 11-year-old son with Leavitt’s brother, Michael, was arrested in November 2025. Michael Leavitt, a father who has been raising their son full-time in New Hampshire, expressed his main concern for the child’s safety and well-being, stating, “The only concern has always been the safety, well-being, and privacy of my son.” He emphasized that his son has lived with him since birth and has not had contact with his mother for several years.

Details surrounding Ferreira’s legal status complicate the narrative. Ferreira’s attorney, Todd Pomerleau, argued that his client had maintained her legal status under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program and was actively working towards obtaining a green card. “Bruna has no criminal record whatsoever,” Pomerleau stated, contesting the claims made by immigration officials. “I don’t know where that is coming from. Show us the proof.” Notably, no records of battery charges against Ferreira could be found in Massachusetts’ online court databases.

Currently, Ferreira is being held at the South Louisiana ICE Processing Center while awaiting removal proceedings. The DHS confirmed that she entered the U.S. on a B2 tourist visa, which required her to leave the country by June 6, 1999. In the context of the broader immigration policy under President Trump, the DHS reiterated, “All individuals unlawfully present in the United States are subject to deportation.” This stance has been part of a larger "mass deportation campaign" initiated by the Trump administration, which has included various enforcement strategies involving ICE and other law enforcement agencies.

A GoFundMe campaign has been established by Ferreira’s relatives, asserting her long-standing efforts to adhere to U.S. immigration laws and build a stable life since arriving as a child in 1998. The fundraiser describes Ferreira as a dedicated mother who has always strived to do the right thing and has followed every requirement under DACA.

Michael Leavitt, who gained media attention in 2014 after winning $1 million from a DraftKings fantasy football contest, acknowledged the challenges of being a single father while navigating this complex situation. “His mother is locked up in Louisiana, where she should have never been in the first place,” Pomerleau stated, advocating for Ferreira’s release and emphasizing the need to keep the child’s life separate from his mother’s legal troubles.

This case highlights the complicated interplay of personal lives and immigration policy within the current U.S. political landscape. As the nation grapples with immigration reform, stories like that of Bruna Ferreira reveal the human element often obscured by legal jargon and policy debates. The implications of her arrest and possible deportation resonate not only within her family but also reflect a broader narrative about the experiences of many immigrant families across the country.