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Border Patrol Chief Accused of Violating Court Order

10/24/2025

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U.S. Border Patrol chief Gregory Bovino faces allegations of violating a federal judge's temporary restraining order during protests in Chicago.
A court filing claims Bovino threw tear gas canisters at protesters, which contradicts Judge Sara Ellis's order limiting aggressive crowd control tactics.
The nonprofit representing journalists submitted the notice, citing video evidence of the incident.
Judge Ellis has ordered a five-hour deposition for Bovino and expressed concerns about compliance with her order.
A preliminary injunction hearing is set for November 5, 2023.

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U.S. Border Patrol chief Gregory Bovino faces allegations of violating a federal judge's temporary restraining order during protests in Chicago.
A court filing claims Bovino threw tear gas canisters at protesters, which contradicts Judge Sara Ellis's order limiting aggressive crowd control tactics.
The nonprofit representing journalists submitted the notice, citing video evidence of the incident.
Judge Ellis has ordered a five-hour deposition for Bovino and expressed concerns about compliance with her order.
A preliminary injunction hearing is set for November 5, 2023.