Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino to retire from federal service, sources say Outspoken Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino is set to retire from federal service by the end of March, according to sources close to his decision. The announcement comes after he was removed from a prominent role overseeing immigration raids in major U.S. cities, which had made him a central figure in the Trump administration’s efforts to combat illegal immigration. Bovino, a long-serving Border Patrol agent, had been serving as chief patrol agent for the El Centro sector along the California-Mexico border. However, he gained national attention for leading large-scale immigration operations in urban areas, including raids in Los Angeles. These operations, which often involved detaining undocumented immigrants in public spaces like Home Depot parking lots, drew significant public and political criticism. In late January, Bovino was relieved of his duties following the fatal shootings of two U.S. citizens, Renee Good and Alex Pretti, in Minneapolis. The incident sparked widespread backlash, with critics accusing federal agents of overreach. Bovino, in a statement at the time, claimed without evidence that Pretti had intended to “massacre” federal agents, a remark that further fueled controversy. The Department of Homeland Security stated that Bovino had not yet officially submitted retirement paperwork, though sources confirmed he informed colleagues of his plan to leave at the end of March. CBS News attempted to contact Bovino for comment but had not received a response as of the report’s publication. Bovino’s departure follows recent changes in the administration’s leadership.#los_angeles #border_patrol #gregory_bovino #el_centro_sector #minneapolis_shootings
U.S. Immigration Crackdown The Department of Homeland Security has launched an internal probe into allegations that Gregory Bovino, a senior Border Patrol commander, made derogatory remarks about the Jewish faith of the top federal prosecutor in Minnesota during an immigration operation. The investigation follows reports that Mr. Bovino, a central figure in the government’s recent crackdown in the state, expressed frustration over the difficulty of contacting U.S. Attorney Daniel N. Rosen during a phone call in January. According to multiple individuals with knowledge of the call, Mr. Bovino criticized Mr. Rosen, an Orthodox Jew, for being unreachable over the weekend due to his observance of Shabbat. Shabbat, a 25-hour period of rest beginning at Friday sunset, typically involves abstaining from electronic devices and other activities. During the call, Mr. Bovino used the term “chosen people” to describe Mr. Rosen, sarcastically questioning whether Orthodox Jewish individuals refrained from breaking the law during the weekend. The New York Times first reported the details of the call in late January, citing anonymous sources who described the conversation. CBS News later corroborated key aspects of the account. The Times declined to comment on its reporting when contacted by Mr. Breckenridge, a representative involved in the investigation, who sought assistance in reaching the anonymous sources. Mr. Breckenridge did not confirm whether the investigation extended to other alleged misconduct by Mr. Bovino. The incident has sparked broader discussions about the conduct of Border Patrol officials and the potential for religious discrimination within federal law enforcement.#new_york_times #cbs_news #department_of_homeland_security #gregory_bovino #daniel_n_rosen
U.S. Immigration Crackdown The Department of Homeland Security has launched an internal investigation into remarks made by Gregory Bovino, a senior Border Patrol commander, during an immigration operation in Minnesota. The inquiry follows reports that Mr. Bovino, a key figure in the government’s recent crackdown on immigration, made disparaging comments about the Jewish faith of Daniel N. Rosen, the U.S. attorney in Minnesota. According to multiple individuals with knowledge of the incident, Mr. Bovino expressed frustration during a phone call in January over the difficulty of contacting Mr. Rosen, who is an Orthodox Jew. The call occurred during a weekend when Mr. Rosen was observing Shabbat, a 25-hour period of rest that begins at sunset on Friday and typically involves refraining from using electronic devices. Mr. Bovino used the term “chosen people” to describe Mr. Rosen, sarcastically questioning whether Orthodox Jewish individuals avoided breaking the law during the weekend. The New York Times first reported the details of the call in late January, based on anonymous accounts of the conversation. CBS News later confirmed key aspects of the exchange. During the investigation, Mr. Breckenridge, a representative of the Department of Homeland Security, contacted The Times to seek assistance in contacting the individuals who provided information about the call. The Times declined to share details of its reporting, adhering to its standard policy on such requests. Mr. Breckenridge did not confirm whether the investigation extended to other alleged misconduct by Mr. Bovino.#new_york_times #cbs_news #department_of_homeland_security #gregory_bovino #daniel_n_rosen
