Tag

Greg Bovino

All articles tagged with #greg bovino

politics18 days ago•16 min saved

Blood, Probes, and Prosecutions: DOJ Interference in a Minnesota Shooting Case

An Emptywheel post cites a NYT report alleging Kash Patel and other senior DOJ/FBI officials blocked a civil rights probe into Renee Good’s Minnesota shooting to align with Trump’s narrative, halting a planned blood-spatter test ordered by White House-linked figures; the piece also describes pressure to prosecute protesters, with many charges downgraded or reassigned to new lawyers—some JAG officers—raising accusations of political interference and potential cover-up.

via emptywheel|

#greg-bovino #kash-patel #pam-bondi

politics1 month ago•4 min saved

Trump recalibrates Minnesota immigration push amid backlash

Trump shifts Minnesota immigration operations from an aggressive crackdown to a more controlled, targeted approach under Tom Homan after backlash over the Pretti shooting, with leadership changes and a push for cooperation with state and local officials.

via Axios|

#greg-bovino #immigration #minnesota

crime1 month ago•4 min saved

Chicago Man Cleared in Murder-for-Hire Plot Targeting Border Patrol Chief Bovino

A federal jury acquitted Chicago resident Juan Espinoza Martinez of a murder-for-hire charge linked to a plot against Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino, saying prosecutors failed to prove intent. The case, part of the Trump-era Operation Midway Blitz, featured four witnesses and a brief three-hour deliberation after opening statements, with Bovino absent from court. Prosecution had alleged a $10,000 bounty, but the defense argued the messages amounted to gossip, not a crime.

via news.wttw.com|

#chicago-federal-court #crime #espinoza-martinez

politics1 month ago•8 min saved

Bovino Booed by Shoppers as Border Patrol Caravan Leaves St. Paul Target

A video shows Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino and a caravan of agents leaving a St. Paul Target after a bathroom break while being shouted down by protesters and shoppers, amid broader criticism of immigration enforcement and calls for DHS leadership to resign or be impeached.

via Daily Kos|

#border-patrol #greg-bovino #minnesota

news1 month ago•5 min saved

Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino Present at Minneapolis ICE Shooting

Border Patrol chief Gregory Bovino was present during a shooting in Minneapolis where an ICE officer killed an observer, raising questions about the agency's expanded role in interior U.S. law enforcement and its jurisdiction beyond traditional borders, amid ongoing debates about immigration enforcement tactics.

via MPR News|

#border-patrol #greg-bovino #ice-shooting

people2 months ago•2 min saved

Key Facts About Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino

The article traces the roots of Border Patrol chief Gregory Bovino from rural North Carolina to his role in California, highlighting personal details such as his family history, childhood interests like snakes, and his career path, including his recent leadership in immigration enforcement and his background in conservation and public administration.

via Chicago Sun-Times|

#border-patrol #el-centro #greg-bovino

news3 months ago•0 min saved

Border Patrol Leadership and Operations in Chicago Face Changes Amid Rising Crime

Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino is expected to leave Chicago soon, but the Department of Homeland Security will maintain a presence in the city, with Bovino possibly moving to another location or returning to Southern California.

via abcnews.go.com|

#border-patrol #chicago #dhs

local-news3 months ago•3 min saved

Border Patrol Leadership Changes Amid Chicago Crime Concerns

U.S. Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino and agents are expected to leave Chicago soon as the Department of Homeland Security reduces its presence, signaling a shift away from the aggressive 'Operation Midway Blitz' campaign, though federal efforts may increase again in the spring. Bovino's departure follows controversy over his conduct and legal challenges, and his future plans include relocating to other cities.

via Chicago Sun-Times|

#chicago #greg-bovino #immigration-enforcement

crime-and-law3 months ago•4 min saved

Appeals Court Halts Daily Check-Ins for Border Patrol Chief Bovino

The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals blocked a judge's order requiring Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino to report daily to court, citing separation of powers concerns, while allowing other court-ordered transparency measures related to use of force and arrests to proceed. Bovino led immigration raids in Chicago suburbs amid protests and controversy over federal agents' actions.

via WTTW|

#border-patrol #chicago-raids #crime-and-law

law-and-courts3 months ago•1 min saved

Appeals Court Blocks Daily Court Meetings for CBP's Greg Bovino on Chicago Immigration Crackdown

An appeals court has temporarily halted a judge's order requiring CBP's Greg Bovino to meet daily with a judge regarding immigration enforcement in Chicago, after the DOJ appealed the order, arguing it oversteps judicial authority.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|

#appeals-court #cbp #chicago

world4 months ago•2 min saved

Border Patrol Official Gregory Bovino Faces Court Over Chicago Immigration Crackdown and Use of Force Incidents

A senior Border Patrol official, Greg Bovino, is in court over allegations of excessive force and improper use of tear gas during immigration enforcement operations in Chicago, amid ongoing lawsuits and protests demanding body cameras and accountability for federal agents' conduct.

via AP News|

#border-patrol #chicago-immigration #greg-bovino

law-and-government4 months ago•2 min saved

Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino Ordered to Appear in Chicago Court Over Immigration Crackdown

A federal judge has ordered CBP official Greg Bovino to appear in Chicago court next week for a lawsuit concerning alleged violations of a restraining order related to immigration enforcement tactics, including the alleged unjustified use of tear gas during protests.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|

#cbp #chicago #greg-bovino

politics4 months ago•3 min saved

Federal Judge Summons Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino Over Tear Gas Incident in Chicago

A federal judge ordered Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino to appear in court after he fired tear gas at protesters in Little Village, violating a previous court order that restricted the use of chemical agents against protesters and journalists. The incident has led to legal scrutiny and accusations of misconduct amid ongoing protests and federal law enforcement actions in Chicago.

via WTTW News|

#border-patrol #chicago-protests #court-order

world4 months ago•1 min saved

Border Patrol Chief Bovino Faces Court Over Tear Gas Use in Chicago

A federal judge has ordered Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino to appear in court amid controversy over his actions during immigration enforcement in Chicago, including allegations of unjustified tear gas deployment, as part of a broader legal and political dispute over immigration tactics.

via Chicago Sun-Times|

#border-patrol #chicago #court-hearing