Summary
Federal immigration officials, including Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino, are being investigated for their actions during operations in Minneapolis. The Hennepin County Attorney's office is looking into 17 incidents, including allegations of misconduct and use of force by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents. The Department of Homeland Security claims that states cannot prosecute federal officers for actions taken while performing their duties.
Key Facts
- Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino and other federal immigration officials are under investigation.
- The investigation focuses on their conduct during Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis.
- Hennepin County prosecutors are looking into 17 separate incidents, including alleged misconduct and force.
- One incident involved Bovino reportedly using a chemical agent on protesters.
- The Department of Homeland Security argues that state prosecution of federal officers is unlawful.
- Operation Metro Surge aimed to deport undocumented immigrants and investigate fraud.
- Federal shootings during the operation led to its quick scale-down.
- ICE and Border Patrol are working on President Donald Trump's mass deportation initiatives.
