Overview
- Bruna Caroline Ferreira was arrested on Nov. 12 in Revere, Massachusetts, and is now held at the South Louisiana ICE Processing Center in removal proceedings, according to DHS.
- DHS says Ferreira overstayed a B2 tourist visa that required departure by June 6, 1999, and cites a previous arrest for battery.
- Her attorney disputes any criminal history, says she previously held DACA status, and describes her as pursuing a lawful path to residency.
- Ferreira’s 11-year-old son lives full-time with his father in New Hampshire and has not spoken with her since the detention, as the family stresses the child’s privacy.
- A verified GoFundMe by Ferreira’s sister has raised more than $15,000 for legal costs, as coverage notes current enforcement actions have included some DACA recipients and DHS says DACA does not confer legal status.