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Border Patrol Official Demoted Amid Racism Controversy

2/1/2026

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Gregory Bovino, a Border Patrol official, was demoted after controversy over a 2018 email featuring a Confederate general's image.
The email was sent by Christopher Bullock, who was later promoted by Bovino, prompting discrimination lawsuits from two agents alleging racial bias.
Bullock acknowledged the email could be perceived as racist but was reprimanded, while Bovino denied any racial implications.
Bovino was removed from his position following the fatal shootings of two U.S. citizens by immigration agents in Minnesota.
The Department of Homeland Security did not comment on the matter.

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Story summary

Gregory Bovino, a Border Patrol official, was demoted after controversy over a 2018 email featuring a Confederate general's image.
The email was sent by Christopher Bullock, who was later promoted by Bovino, prompting discrimination lawsuits from two agents alleging racial bias.
Bullock acknowledged the email could be perceived as racist but was reprimanded, while Bovino denied any racial implications.
Bovino was removed from his position following the fatal shootings of two U.S. citizens by immigration agents in Minnesota.
The Department of Homeland Security did not comment on the matter.