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Trump-era Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino to retire after nearly 30 years
politics25 days ago

Trump-era Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino to retire after nearly 30 years

Greg Bovino, a longtime U.S. Border Patrol leader who became the public face of Trump's immigration crackdown, says he will retire at the end of March (though DHS says retirement paperwork has not been filed). He led operations in cities including Los Angeles, Chicago and Minneapolis and was moved after the Minnesota shootings drew protests; he was later replaced by Tom Homan. Bovino joined CBP in 1996 and would be near mandatory retirement age, marking nearly three decades in immigration enforcement.

via BBC|
#border-patrol#dhs#greg-bovino
Blood, Probes, and Prosecutions: DOJ Interference in a Minnesota Shooting Case
politics2 months ago

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
Chicago Man Cleared in Murder-for-Hire Plot Targeting Border Patrol Chief Bovino
crime2 months ago

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
Border Patrol Leadership Changes Amid Chicago Crime Concerns
local-news5 months ago

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
Appeals Court Halts Daily Check-Ins for Border Patrol Chief Bovino
crime-and-law5 months ago

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
Federal Judge Summons Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino Over Tear Gas Incident in Chicago
politics5 months ago

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