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
