*smalll* matter but - Bovino (Border Control) is OUT of Minneapolis [View all]
Greg Bovino Loses His Job
The Border Patrol chief has been ousted from his role as commander at large, and will return to El Centro.
https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/2026/01/greg-bovino-demoted-minneapolis-border-patrol/685770/?gift=j8JiJIlliWfcdD_mDVMd90tUw1Kka39hz8q2SHwjy2c
Live updates: Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino and some agents expected to leave Minneapolis, AP source says
A senior Border Patrol commander and some agents are expected to leave Minneapolis as early as Tuesday, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press
Bovinos departure marks a significant public shift in federal law enforcement posture amid mounting outrage over the fatal shooting of 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti by Border Patrol agents. Criticism has increased around Bovino in the last few days after his public defense of the Pretti shooting and disputed claims about the confrontation that led to his death.
https://apnews.com/live/minneapolis-shooting-immigration-updates-1-26-2026