Karoline Leavitt's Brother in Spotlight as ICE Arrests Son's Mother: What You Need to Know
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The detention of Bruna Ferreira by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has brought her son's father, Michael Leavitt, and his family into the public eye. Ferreira, a Brazilian national, was arrested on November 12, 2025, in Revere, Massachusetts, after overstaying her tourist visa, which expired in 1999. Michael Leavitt is the brother of White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and has a son with Ferreira, born in 2014. The two were separated over a decade ago, and the son has lived with Michael in New Hampshire ever since. According to Michael, their son has never resided with Ferreira. Michael has since remarried and has two children with his new wife, Kara. In a statement, he expressed concern for his son's safety and well-being, declining to comment further. Karoline Leavitt has denied any involvement in her sister-in-law's detention, with an administration official confirming that she had no role in the matter. Ferreira's detention has sparked debate, with the Department of Homeland Security labeling her a 'criminal illegal alien.' However, her lawyer disputes this characterization, stating that she has no criminal record and was in the process of applying for a green card when arrested. Ferreira is currently being held at the South Louisiana ICE Processing Center and faces deportation proceedings. The case has raised questions about the treatment of immigrants and the role of ICE in enforcing immigration laws.
