US immigration officials detained 33‑year‑old Brazilian Bruna Caroline Ferreira on November 12 in Revere, Massachusetts, for a deportation case linked to former Trump spokesperson Caroline Leavitt.
Woman Detained Linked to Trump Spokeswoman
U.S. immigration officials detained 33‑year‑old Brazilian Bruna Caroline Ferreira on Nov. 12 in Revere, Massachusetts, as reported by CNN. The officer’s statement was brief, and the Department of Homeland Security has not released details of the circumstances.
Ferreira, linked to former Trump spokesperson Caroline Leavitt, is currently held in Louisiana awaiting deportation, according to the New York Post. She reportedly has had no family ties to Leavitt for years, according to White House sources.
Longtime Residence in the United States
Ferreira has lived in the United States for many years, having entered as a child under a tourist visa.
Former Engagement to Leavitt’s Brother
She was previously engaged to Michael Leavitt, brother of Caroline Leavitt, and mother of his 11‑year‑old son. The son reportedly never lived with Ferreira.
Travel History and DACA Status
Ferreira arrived in the U.S. as a child and was supposed to depart by June 6, 1999, yet stayed on a tourist visa. She reportedly participated in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which offers protection from deportation and work authorization for children brought to the U.S. as minors. Unofficial reports say she had been arrested previously for assault.
Fundraising Effort for Legal Fees
Ferreira’s sister launched a GoFundMe campaign to cover legal costs arising from her detention. The page states, “She did everything in her power to build a stable, honest life … she maintained her legal status through DACA.” The fundraiser notes the situation is “especially painful” for her 11‑year‑old son, who “needs his mother every day and hopes he can return for the holidays.”
Increasing Detentions in the United States
The number of people detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement rose to 66,000 at the beginning of November. President Trump’s administration has intensified enforcement targeting unlawful immigrants. In October, the detentions included Polish nationals without permanent residency status.
CBS News reports that immigration services have never before held so many individuals at risk of deportation, citing aid organizations that work with immigrants. Detention statistics increased by nearly 70 % from January, when Trump took office. Officials now have enough prison capacity to hold roughly 70,000 people, up from 40,000 in January, and expect the arrests to rise further after a $45 billion allocation to expand detention capacity.
