The media is buzzing about the recent arrest of a woman named Bruna Ferreira by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). What really has folks talking isn’t just the arrest, but who Ferreira is connected to. She has an 11-year-old son with Michael Leavitt, the brother of Karoline Leavitt — President Trump’s White House Press Secretary. That’s what’s drawing attention, but let’s break this down the way a seasoned veteran would: stick to the facts, follow the law, and don’t let emotion cloud the mission.
Here’s what we know. Ferreira was arrested in Revere, Massachusetts, and is now being held in an ICE facility in Louisiana. She’s originally from Brazil and entered the United States on a tourist visa back in the 1990s. That visa expired in 1999. Since then, she’s been in the country illegally. She’s also got a previous arrest for battery. So, this isn’t just a case of someone overstaying a visa quietly — she’s also got a criminal record.
Now, according to Homeland Security, Ferreira might have been eligible to stay under the Obama-era DACA program. That program was supposed to protect young people brought here as children from being deported. But here’s the catch — even DACA recipients can be kicked out if they commit crimes. And in Ferreira’s case, there seems to be more than enough reason for ICE to step in.
Let’s be clear — this is not about politics. This is about law and order. The laws on immigration are there for a reason. You can’t just come into a country, overstay your welcome, get arrested for violent behavior, and expect to stay just because you’ve been here a long time. That’s not how it works. And veterans know better than anyone — rules matter. Whether you’re in uniform or not, the law is the law.
Now, because Ferreira has a child with Karoline Leavitt’s brother, the media is trying to turn this into a political story. They want to drag Karoline into it because she serves in the Trump White House. But according to administration officials, Karoline had nothing to do with this matter. She hasn’t spoken publicly about it, and officials made it clear she’s not involved in any way.
That’s the right call. She’s doing her job as Press Secretary — not interfering in immigration law enforcement. And frankly, it would be wrong for anyone in government to try and influence what ICE does based on personal connections. That’s the sort of backroom dealing we saw far too often during the Obama and Biden years. Under President Trump, law enforcement is allowed to do its job without political interference.
There’s also some confusion over who has custody of the child. Ferreira’s lawyer claims the parents share custody, but that hasn’t been confirmed. What we do know is that the boy lives full-time with his father, Michael Leavitt, in New Hampshire. That’s likely been the case for years. So, this child has a stable home, and there’s no indication that his living situation is in danger.
From the veteran’s point of view, this isn’t about politics, headlines, or trying to embarrass someone in the Trump administration. It’s about enforcing the law and protecting our country. Illegal immigration is a serious issue. It affects national security, public safety, and the fabric of our communities. We can’t afford to turn a blind eye just because someone has a connection to a public figure.
The bottom line is simple. Bruna Ferreira broke the law by overstaying her visa and getting arrested. ICE is doing its job. And Karoline Leavitt is staying focused on hers. That’s how it should be. No favoritism. No special treatment. Just the rule of law — the same one every soldier, sailor, airman, and Marine swore to uphold.
