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Gregory Bovino, head of the U.S. Border Patrol, will retire at the end of March after a tenure marked by aggressive immigration enforcement and controversy, including his removal from the national post and a return to California. His actions in Chicago, Los Angeles, and Minneapolis drew lawsuits and a federal judge’s rebuke over the use of chemical agents in residential areas.
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.
Gregory Bovino, a demoted border patrol commander tied to the Trump-era immigration crackdown, allegedly mocked Minnesota U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen’s Jewish faith and Shabbat during a January call; the incident coincided with Bovino’s reassignment and replaced by Tom Homan as Minneapolis operations were reevaluated.
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.
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 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.
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.
A Border Patrol commander aligned with Donald Trump attempted to deploy a green smoke bomb during a Minneapolis protest, but wind sent the smoke back into his face, underscoring tensions between law enforcement and protesters amid immigration-focused demonstrations.
Gregory Bovino and his Border Patrol agents are planning to leave Chicago this week to focus on other cities like Charlotte and New Orleans, amid ongoing tensions and legal challenges related to their operations in Chicago, which have been criticized by local officials and a federal judge.
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.