Greg Bovino slams Trump officials in Border Patrol exit Newly retired Trump administration immigration official Greg Bovino criticized leadership during his exit from the Border Patrol, accusing border czar Tom Homan and others of failing to act decisively. Bovino, who previously served as commander-at-large of the Border Patrol, led high-profile immigration raids in Los Angeles and Minneapolis. His tenure came under scrutiny after the deaths of two Minnesotans under his command, which led to his demotion. In a statement to NewsNation, Bovino referenced the killing of Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman, whose death was linked to a man charged with entering the U.S. illegally. He condemned the response from Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials, calling them “weak-kneed” and accusing them of inaction. “The Gorman family is burying their daughter this week, and liberal [CBP] commissioner Rodney Scott and capitulator Tommy Homan say and do nothing, which is how we got in this mess in the first place,” Bovino said. Bovino’s aggressive enforcement tactics, including the use of pepper spray against protesters, drew criticism. In two incidents, “less lethal” weapons left a protester blinded in one eye. The Department of Homeland Security and CBP did not respond to requests for comment. In an interview with The New York Times, Bovino expressed regret over not apprehending more migrants, stating, “I wish I’d caught even more illegal aliens.” He claimed that his team had pushed legal limits to maximize arrests. “We went as hard as we could, but there’s always a creative and innovative solution to catching even more,” he said. Bovino also made disparaging remarks about immigrants, calling them “filth” and “trash” during a speech in New Orleans.#greg_bovino #loyola_university #tom_homan #rodney_scott #customs_and_border_protection
Rogers Park, Chicago shooting: New details about Jose Medina, suspect in death of Sheridan Gorman, Loyola student shot and killed Jose Medina’s pretrial detention hearing has been delayed as authorities confirm he is receiving treatment for tuberculosis at Illinois Masonic Hospital. The postponement follows new revelations about the shooting that allegedly led to the death of Sheridan Gorman, a Loyola University freshman. Medina, 25, faces felony charges of first-degree murder and aggravated use of a firearm. According to police, Medina allegedly shot and killed Gorman, who was walking in Rogers Park with friends on Thursday. The incident occurred near a pier where Medina was reportedly hiding. Witnesses told investigators they noticed a man with a slow gait near the area, later identified through facial recognition as Medina. The suspect was seen wearing a mask and all-black clothing, and he allegedly fired shots as the group ran. Gorman, from New York, was struck in the back and died from her injuries. Authorities revealed that Medina, an undocumented immigrant, has a history of legal troubles. The Department of Homeland Security confirmed he entered the U.S. illegally in 2023 and was arrested by Border Patrol that year. Chicago police later charged him with retail theft at a Macy’s store, but he failed to appear for the hearing, leading to an arrest warrant. Prosecutors stated Medina remained in Chicago despite his prior arrests, raising concerns about how he was allowed to stay in the country. Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza emphasized that the suspect must be held accountable under the law, which would include deportation after his criminal trial.#sheridan_gorman #jose_medina #rogers_park #illinois_masonic_hospital #loyola_university
