Gregory Bovino removed as US Border Patrol commander after Minnesota shooting

Gregory Bovino has been removed from his role as commander at large of the US Border Patrol amid public outcry. The leadership shift follows a fatal shooting and signals changes in federal immigration operations in Minnesota.

Gregory Bovino has been removed from his role as commander at large of the US Border Patrol amid public outcry following a fatal shooting in Minnesota. The leadership change, reported after the Minneapolis incident, points to shifts in federal immigration operations under the Trump administration.

Keywords highlight figures like Alex Pretti and Tom Homan, alongside DHS leadership, immigration enforcement, and Minnesota protests against federal agents. The Department of Homeland Security has disputed some claims surrounding the event. This removal signals potential broader reforms in border security and enforcement practices.

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