Bovino reportedly removed from his role as US Border Patrol commander at large
TL;DR: Gregory Bovino has been removed as the US Border Patrol's "commander at large" and reassigned to his former California post, where he is expected to retire soon, The Atlantic reported.
Gregory Bovino has been removed as the US Border Patrol's "commander at large" and reassigned to his former California post, where he is expected to retire soon, The Atlantic reported.
His departure follows growing public outrage over the fatal shooting of 37‑year‑old ICU nurse Alex Pretti, the second deadly incident involving federal immigration officers in Minneapolis this month.
Bovino has been a central figure in President Trump administration's aggressive enforcement operations in major cities, actions that triggered mass demonstrations in Los Angeles, Chicago, Charlotte and Minneapolis.
Criticism increased around Bovino when he hurled a canister of it at a crowd that had gathered at Mueller Park, last week.
Over the weekend he also disputed claims about the confrontation that led to his Pretti's death.
Skip next section Mayor speaks with Trump says some federal agents to leave MinneapolisMayor speaks with Trump says some federal agents to leave Minneapolis
TL;DR: Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says some federal immigration enforcement agents will start leaving the city on Tuesday.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says some federal immigration enforcement agents will start leaving the city on Tuesday.
He spoke with President Donald Trump, asking him to end the recent immigration enforcement surge known as Operation Metro Surge.
According to the mayor, Trump agreed that the current situation "cannot continue."
"Some federal agents will begin leaving the area tomorrow, and I will continue pushing for the rest involved in this operation to go," Frey wrote on social media.
Trump, who praised the discussion, declared that "lots of progress is being made."
The president said Frey would meet his border czar Tom Homan on Tuesday "to continue the discussion."
Skip next section Republican quits Minnesota's governor race after shootingsRepublican quits Minnesota's governor race after shootings
TL;DR: A leading Republican candidate in Minnesota's governor's race has abruptly ended his campaign.
A leading Republican candidate in Minnesota's governor's race has abruptly ended his campaign.
Chris Madel said a federal immigration crackdown ordered by President Donald Trump has expanded far beyond its original target of serious criminals.
"I cannot support the national Republicans' stated retribution on the citizens of our state," he said in a video on social media.
"Nor can I count myself a member of a party that would do so."
Madel, known for defending law-enforcement officers, said the operation is now creating fear among US citizens, especially people of color, and eroding civil liberties.
"National Republicans have made it nearly impossible for a Republican to win a statewide election in Minnesota," he added.
Skip next section Border Patrol commander and some agents set to depart MinneapolisBorder Patrol commander and some agents set to depart Minneapolis
TL;DR: Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino and several agents are expected to leave Minneapolis on Tuesday, according to reports from AP and Reuters.
Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino and several agents are expected to leave Minneapolis on Tuesday, according to reports from AP and Reuters.
Their expected departure follows President Donald Trump's earlier announcement that he was sending his border czar, Tom Homan, to oversee operations in the city.
After a call between Trump and Tim Walz, the Minnesota governor's office said the president said he would look into either reducing the number of federal agents in Minnesota or working with the state "in a more coordinated fashion on immigration enforcement regarding violent criminals."
Skip next section Germany's Merz says violence in US 'concerning' after fatal shootingsGermany's Merz says violence in US 'concerning' after fatal shootings
TL;DR: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz described the level of violence in the US as "concerning" following the shooting death of Alex Pretti.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz described the level of violence in the US as "concerning" following the shooting death of Alex Pretti.
"I assume that the American authorities will now thoroughly investigate whether it was necessary to shoot in this case, whether there really was a threat to the officers involved," he said.
Earlier, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the shooting remains under active investigation by Homeland Security Investigations and the FBI.
But the investigation into the killing of Alex Pretti is itself a contested subject, with Minnesota state officials having sued in federal court to "vindicate their right to access evidence."
Skip next section White House blames Minnesota Democrats for 'tragedy' in MinneapolisWhite House blames Minnesota Democrats for 'tragedy' in Minneapolis
TL;DR: This tragedy occurred as a result of a deliberate and hostile resistance by Democrat leaders in Minnesota for weeks.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said during a press briefing that "Nobody in the White House, including President Trump, wants to see people getting hurt or killed in America's streets."
"This includes Renee Good,Alex Pretti, the brave men and women of federal law enforcement and the many Americans who have been victimized at the hands of illegal alien criminals," she said.
"This tragedy occurred as a result of a deliberate and hostile resistance by Democrat leaders in Minnesota for weeks. Gov. Walz, Mayor Jacob Frey and other elected Democrats were spreading lies about federal law enforcement officers who are risking their lives daily to remove the worst criminal illegal aliens from our streets," she added.
The comments come after President Donald Trump wrote on social media that he had a "very good call" with Governor Tim Walz.
Leavitt: Pretti's death result of democratic 'lies'
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Skip next section 'Get your goons out,' says Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar'Get your goons out,' says Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar
TL;DR: Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, from Minnesota, asked the US president to "get your goons out" in a social media post.
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, from Minnesota, asked the US president to "get your goons out" in a social media post.
Trump said in an earlier post that the Department of Justice and Congress were "looking" at Omar.
Omar shot back, saying: "Sorry, Trump, your support is collapsing and you’re panicking."
"Right on cue, you’re deflecting from your failures with lies and conspiracy theories about me. Years of 'investigations' have found nothing. Get your goons out of Minnesota."
Skip next section Trump says he had a 'very good call' with Tim WalzTrump says he had a 'very good call' with Tim Walz
TL;DR: President Donald Trump said he spoke with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.
President Donald Trump said he spoke with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.
"It was a very good call, and we, actually, seemed to be on a similar wavelength," Trump wrote on social media on Monday, saying that Walz was "happy" that White House official Tom Homan would travel to Minnesota.
Tim Walz, a Democrat who ran for vice president in Kamala Harris' 2024 campaign against Trump, appealed to the US president to remove immigration agents from the state during a news conference on Sunday.
"We believe in law and order in this state; we believe in peace," Walz said. "And we believe that Donald Trump needs to pull these 3,000 untrained agents out of Minnesota before they kill another person."
Skip next section Alex Pretti killing: Court hearing starts over protecting evidenceAlex Pretti killing: Court hearing starts over protecting evidence
TL;DR: A federal court hearing is underway now after a US district judge issued a temporary restraining order prohibiting federal officials from destroying or altering evidence related to Alex Pretti's killing.
A federal court hearing is underway now after a US district judge issued a temporary restraining order prohibiting federal officials from destroying or altering evidence related to Alex Pretti's killing.
The ruling, which was in response to a lawsuit filed by Minnesota's attorney general, the Hennepin County Attorney's Office and the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, marked an early victory for state officials hoping to assert their lead over the investigation into the fatal shooting involving federal officers.
Skip next section Trump says sending his border czar Tom Homan to MinnesotaTrump says sending his border czar Tom Homan to Minnesota
TL;DR: Amid rising tensions in Minnesota over federal agents shooting and killing protesters, US President Donald Trump said senior White House official Tom Homan will visit the northeastern state.
Amid rising tensions in Minnesota over federal agents shooting and killing protesters, US President Donald Trump said senior White House official Tom Homan will visit the northeastern state.
"I am sending Tom Homan to Minnesota tonight. He has not been involved in that area, but knows and likes many of the people there. Tom is tough but fair, and will report directly to me," the president wrote in an online post.
In a separate post on X, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Homan will be managing ICE operations on the ground "to continue arresting the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens."
Homan's official title is "White House executive associate director of enforcement and removal operations."
Inside Trump's administration, he is seen as a rival to Kristi Noem, the head of the Department of Homeland Security.
At a news conference this weekend,Noem said that Alex Pretti, the Minneapolis man fatally shot by a Border Patrol officer on Saturday, approached officers with a gun.
Bystander videos from the scene show Pretti with a phone in his hand, but none appear to show him with a visible weapon.
Skip next section US judge weighs pause to Minnesota immigration crackdownUS judge weighs pause to Minnesota immigration crackdown
TL;DR: A federal judge is hearing arguments on whether to at least temporarily halt the immigration crackdown in Minnesota after the fatal shootings of two people by federal officers.
A federal judge is hearing arguments on whether to at least temporarily halt the immigration crackdown in Minnesota after the fatal shootings of two people by federal officers.
The state of Minnesota and the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul sued the Department of Homeland Security earlier this month, five days after Renee Good was shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer.
Saturday's shooting of ICU Nurse Alex Pretti by a Border Patrol officer added urgency to the case.
Since the original filing, the state and cities have substantially expanded their requests. They're trying to restore the status quo that existed before the Trump administration sent some 3,000 immigration agents to the state.
Democratic Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison said he plans to attend the hearing at a federal court in Minneapolis in person.
Minnesota has been at the center of a debate over President Trump's immigration enforcement campaign, with tens of thousands of people having shown up for mass rallies to protest ICE action on Friday. That was before Alex Pretti was killed.
Minnesota residents push back against ICE immigration raids
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TL;DR: Good afternoon readers, and thank you for joining us as we track developments related to Alex Pretti's killing in Minneapolis.
Good afternoon readers, and thank you for joining us as we track developments related to Alex Pretti's killing in Minneapolis.
A federal judge is due to hear arguments on halting the immigration crackdown in Minnesota.
Despite the deep partisan divide, some Republican lawmakers have called for a full investigation into the shootings involving federal officers. US Democrats have also threatened a government shutdown over the killing of Alex Pretti.
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