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Minnesota Officials Allege Border Patrol Leader Made Antisemitic Remarks in Planning Call
politics25 days ago

Minnesota Officials Allege Border Patrol Leader Made Antisemitic Remarks in Planning Call

Minnesota officials allege Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino used antisemitic language on a Jan. 12 planning call about coordinating a Saturday meeting amid a surge in immigration enforcement, including questions about Orthodox Jews taking Sabbath and the phrase “chosen people.” The remarks, described as an antisemitic rant, were reported amid broader tensions over federal immigration operations; Bovino has since been reassigned to California’s El Centro sector as backlash grew. Responses from DHS, the White House, and DOJ were not provided in the report.

Public face of Trump's immigration raids faces a future in doubt
world-and-nation28 days ago

Public face of Trump's immigration raids faces a future in doubt

Gregory Bovino, the Border Patrol commander who became the public face of Trump’s mass immigration raids, now faces an uncertain future amid mounting public backlash after deadly shootings in Minnesota and contested statements by officials. While reports vary on whether he’ll be reassigned or leave, analysts differ on whether a personnel shake-up would alter policy, which hardliners like Stephen Miller continue to shape. The episode has intensified debates over enforcement tactics, accountability, and due process, and questions remain about whether leadership changes will change the broader approach to interior immigration operations.

politics29 days ago

Bovino Demotion Signals Return to California Amid Immigration-Enforcement Controversy

Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino has reportedly been demoted and is expected to return to California’s El Centro Sector, with retirement timing unclear and DHS denying he was relieved of duty. The move comes amid backlash over a Minneapolis shooting by agents under his command and caps a year of high-profile enforcement operations that drew praise from some officials and criticism from labor groups. A return to California would be a homecoming for Bovino, who began his Border Patrol career near the border, while reactions in the state are mixed as past operations face ongoing lawsuits and scrutiny.

Trump taps Tom Homan to lead Minnesota ICE operations as Bovino departs after Pretti shooting
politics29 days ago

Trump taps Tom Homan to lead Minnesota ICE operations as Bovino departs after Pretti shooting

Trump dispatches White House border czar Tom Homan to Minneapolis to oversee ICE operations after the fatal shooting of nurse Alex Pretti; Gregory Bovino leaves Minneapolis as officials say the administration will maintain its immigration enforcement posture, even as DHS funding debates and related political backlash continue to shape the response.

Border Patrol Commander Bovino set to depart Minneapolis amid Pretti shooting backlash
politics1 month ago

Border Patrol Commander Bovino set to depart Minneapolis amid Pretti shooting backlash

CBS News reports that Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino and several agents are set to leave Minneapolis after backlash over his comments about the fatal Alex Pretti shooting; Bovino has been relieved of command and is expected to return to California’s El Centro sector, with the move occurring as Trump’s border adviser Tom Homan heads to Minnesota.

Controversies and Crackdowns: ICE and Border Patrol Incidents in Chicago
world4 months ago

Controversies and Crackdowns: ICE and Border Patrol Incidents in Chicago

Nearly 3,000 people have been arrested in Chicago during an immigration crackdown, with controversial use of chemical agents against protesters, including tear gas deployment without warnings. Customs and Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino faces scrutiny over his actions and the legality of force used, amid court challenges and allegations of misconduct by federal agents during protests and community events.