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Border Patrol Clash at School Sparks Community Outrage

1/12/2026

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Story summary

U.S. Border Patrol agents clashed with parents and school staff at Roosevelt High School, prompting community outrage.
Witness Carol reported agents scuffled with people protecting students.
Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino was filmed during the incident.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stated it was responding to a car chase involving a U.S. citizen.
The Minneapolis Federation of Teachers condemned the incident, alleging tear gas was used, despite DHS's denial.

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Story summary

U.S. Border Patrol agents clashed with parents and school staff at Roosevelt High School, prompting community outrage.
Witness Carol reported agents scuffled with people protecting students.
Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino was filmed during the incident.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stated it was responding to a car chase involving a U.S. citizen.
The Minneapolis Federation of Teachers condemned the incident, alleging tear gas was used, despite DHS's denial.