Simone Rios

Levitt's brother, Michael Levitt, shares a child with a Brazilian woman named Bruna Ferreira.

Her family said the couple separated a decade ago.

Two weeks ago, ICE agents arrested Ferreira and sent her to a facility in Louisiana.

Department of Homeland Security spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin says Ferreira overstayed a tourist visa and was once arrested for battery.

Ferreira's family says she has deferred action immigration status and she's a hardworking person who helps those in need.

For NPR News, I'm Simone Rios.