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Border Patrol's Fear Tactics Haunt Immigrants in Louisiana

2/7/2026

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Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino said American citizens have nothing to fear, while signaling a threat to non-citizens during a Kenner, Louisiana patrol.
Journalist Amanda Moore documented Bovino's aggressive tactics and violent actions by federal agents under President Donald Trump.
Her footage shows a climate of fear affecting undocumented immigrants and legal residents alike.
Following violent incidents, Bovino was reassigned, but the fear he fostered remains pervasive.

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Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino said American citizens have nothing to fear, while signaling a threat to non-citizens during a Kenner, Louisiana patrol.
Journalist Amanda Moore documented Bovino's aggressive tactics and violent actions by federal agents under President Donald Trump.
Her footage shows a climate of fear affecting undocumented immigrants and legal residents alike.
Following violent incidents, Bovino was reassigned, but the fear he fostered remains pervasive.