Former Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino Under Criminal Investigation for Actions Against Protesters
Hennepin County is investigating 17 criminal cases involving federal agents, including former Customs and Border Patrol chief Gregory Bovino, for actions taken during “Operation Metro Surge” in Minnesota. Bovino is seen in footage deploying a gas canister that may have released carcinogenic agents. The county attorney has launched a Transparency and Accountability Project to examine these cases and gather community input, acknowledging the federal government’s lack of cooperation in providing evidence for accountability. This local effort represents a growing resistance to documented abuses by federal agents, contrasting with their historical lack of consequences.