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Immigration Enforcement Chief Ousted Amid Controversial Raids

2/3/2026

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Gregory Bovino, who oversees immigration enforcement within the Department of Homeland Security, was removed after resisting limits on aggressive tactics and directing large-scale sweeps.
Operation Midway Blitz led to 1,600 arrests.
Two United States Border Patrol agents were fatally shot during the operation.
In Chicago, Mayor Brandon Johnson issued an executive order requiring police to document federal agents' compliance during immigration enforcement, sparking controversy with the Cook County State’s Attorney over legal approval.

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Story summary

Gregory Bovino, who oversees immigration enforcement within the Department of Homeland Security, was removed after resisting limits on aggressive tactics and directing large-scale sweeps.
Operation Midway Blitz led to 1,600 arrests.
Two United States Border Patrol agents were fatally shot during the operation.
In Chicago, Mayor Brandon Johnson issued an executive order requiring police to document federal agents' compliance during immigration enforcement, sparking controversy with the Cook County State’s Attorney over legal approval.