Gregory Bovino
criticalCommander at Large, U.S. Border Patrol (2025-present)
Chief Patrol Agent, El Centro Sector (2020-2023)
Chief Patrol Agent, New Orleans Sector (2018-2020)
U.S. Border Patrol
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Department of Homeland Security
January 26, 2026
Description
Border Patrol 'Commander at Large' (2025-present), leading tactical operations for mass deportation raids in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Minneapolis. Known for aggressive 'turn and burn' tactics. Operates outside normal chain of command, reporting directly to DHS Secretary Noem.
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Evidence
Named 'commander at large' with no statutory basis, operating outside Border Patrol's command structure and reporting directly to DHS Secretary Noem
Led 'Operation Midway Blitz' in Chicago resulting in over 1,800 arrests using 'turn and burn' tactics - rapid, aggressive raids breaking windows and grabbing people
Federal judge ruled his Kern County sweep likely violated the Constitution's protection against unreasonable searches - 77 of 78 arrested had no prior record with the agency
Judge Sara Ellis found Bovino lied under oath about threats posed by protesters and ordered daily reporting on Border Patrol's use of force after he violated court order against tear gas use
Present as commander when ICE agents clashed with students, staff, parents and neighbors at Roosevelt High School in Minneapolis on January 7, 2026
Made false claims about Alex Pretti shooting, stating without evidence that the victim 'wanted to do maximum damage and massacre law enforcement'