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Border Patrol Chief Confronted by Protesters in Minnesota

1/13/2026

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Story summary

Greg Bovino, Border Patrol chief, was confronted by protesters at a Target in St. Paul, Minnesota, on January 11, 2026.
The incident occurred as Bovino and his agents stopped for a bathroom break.
Protesters directed insults at the agents during the encounter.
Renee Good's murder prompted criticism of immigration agents.
Senator Reuben Gallego condemned the agents' presence, saying a shopping environment should not resemble a war zone.

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Story summary

Greg Bovino, Border Patrol chief, was confronted by protesters at a Target in St. Paul, Minnesota, on January 11, 2026.
The incident occurred as Bovino and his agents stopped for a bathroom break.
Protesters directed insults at the agents during the encounter.
Renee Good's murder prompted criticism of immigration agents.
Senator Reuben Gallego condemned the agents' presence, saying a shopping environment should not resemble a war zone.