US Edition
He misled the public about his last big immigration sweep. Now he’s leading the Border Patrol in LA
- Gregory Bovino led a Border Patrol immigration raid in Kern County, which a federal judge ruled likely violated constitutional protections against unreasonable searches, resulting in an injunction against similar actions in California's Central Valley.
- Bovino stated that his team conducts aggressive immigration operations while facing legal challenges from various groups, including the ACLU.
- Local officials and organizations argue that these raids harm communities and target non-criminal workers, creating fear and confusion.
- Bovino's statements show continuity in his approach, aiming to target individuals he categorizes as 'bad people,' despite prior denials of targeting farmworkers.
12 Articles
12 Articles
BUSTED: Trump official who misled the public is now in charge of LA's Border Patrol
The day after Congress certified President Donald Trump’s victory, Gregory Bovino led his Border Patrol agents hundreds of miles north, sweeping through Kern County in an audacious immigration raid that shocked the local agricultural community. This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters.At the time, Bovino, chief of the El Centro sector, said that his agents had a “predetermined list of targets,” many of who…
Cal Matters
He misled the public about his last big immigration sweep. Now he’s leading the Border Patrol in LA
In summary The immigration raids across Los Angeles have all the hallmarks of Gregory Bovino’s Kern County sweep, which a federal judge says likely violated the Constitution. The day after Congress certified President Donald Trump’s victory, Gregory Bovino led his Border Patrol agents hundreds of miles north, sweeping through Kern County in an audacious immigration raid that shocked the local agricultural community. At the time, Bovino, chief o…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 60% of the sources lean Left
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
