Bruna Ferreira, a 33-year-old Brazilian immigrant, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Revere, Massachusetts, while on her way to pick up her son from school. Ferreira, who has lived in the United States since she was six years old, was unable to present her driver's license when approached by the agents. Reports from her sister, Graziela Dos Santos Rodrigues, indicate that the encounter was not handled gently. Following her detention, Ferreira was taken to a local police station and subsequently transferred to the Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility in Vermont, where she described the conditions as unsafe. She has since been moved to an ICE processing center in Louisiana, where she remains in custody.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has labeled Ferreira as a 'criminal illegal alien' due to a previous arrest for battery and her visa, which expired in 1999. However, her attorney, John J. Loscocco, clarified that Ferreira has no criminal convictions in the adult court system and was a recipient of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which protects certain undocumented immigrants from deportation. Ferreira was in the process of obtaining a green card at the time of her detention.

Michael Leavitt Sr., Ferreira's ex-partner and the father of her son, expressed concern for their child's well-being amid the situation. Ferreira's family has initiated a GoFundMe campaign to cover legal expenses, which has raised nearly $18,000. As Ferreira remains in custody, her family is worried about the emotional impact on her son, who has been asking about her return.

The case highlights the complexities and human costs associated with current immigration enforcement policies, particularly regarding the treatment of families affected by such actions. The White House, represented by press secretary Karoline Leavitt, has not publicly commented on Ferreira's situation, despite her familial connection to the case.