Release Ordered for Nephew's Mother of White House Press Secretary

An immigration judge has ordered the release of the woman related to Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, from custody. This decision comes as a relief for her legal representative.

Bruna Caroline Ferreira, originally from Brazil and formerly protected under DACA, is pursuing permanent residency. The judge set a minimum bail of $1,500 for her release.

Attorney Todd Pomerleau, representing Ferreira, communicated to ABC News his stance that the Department of Homeland Security’s label of Ferreira as a 'criminal illegal alien' and a potential flight risk was unfounded.

The legal process predicts Ferreira could regain her freedom by early next week, according to her lawyer.

There was no immediate public statement from the White House following inquiries from ABC News.

It was confirmed two weeks prior by the DHS and through family verification by Michael Leavitt, Karoline's sibling, that Ferreira faced arrest a few weeks earlier.

The DHS spokesperson described Ferreira as having overstayed a tourist visa from 1999 and mentioned a prior battery-related arrest.

Connection to White House Leads to ICE Interaction

According to a DHS statement, Bruna Caroline Ferreira was detained by ICE for her status as a foreign citizen without lawful presence, citing a past charge and her expired visa. Her current status involves deportation processes at a Louisiana facility.

Despite allegations, Ferreira’s attorney insists there is no criminal evidence and challenges authorities to provide factual support, as noted in his interview with a Boston-based news station.

Pomerleau maintained that Ferreira lawfully entered America, had DACA status, and was relocating towards residency when arrested in Massachusetts without a valid warrant. He voiced frustration over the need to manage her case in Louisiana.

He also mentioned the coincidental nature of Ferreira's connection to Leavitt, underlining his belief that it has no bearing on the legal matters at hand.