Judge Orders Mom of Karoline Leavitt’s Nephew Released from ICE Custody

David Gilmour Dec 9th, 2025, 6:26 am

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Bruna Ferreira , the mother of White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s nephew, has been ordered released on bond from federal immigration custody.

Immigration Judge Cynthia Goodman on Monday granted bond to Ferreira, who had been held more than 1,500 miles away from the Massachusetts community where she was arrested.

Her attorney, Todd Pomerleau , said the $1,500 bond was “the lowest amount allowed under the law,” and noted that in court her lawyers argued “she’s not a danger, she’s not a flight risk.”

The government’s lawyer did not contest the claim and waived the appeal.

Ferreira’s case has drawn attention in part because of he

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