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Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino to Retire Amid Controversy

3/16/2026

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Gregory Bovino, Border Patrol chief, is retiring at the end of March 2026 after nearly 30 years of service.
The retirement follows the controversial shooting of two U.S. citizens during immigration operations, prompting backlash over Bovino's aggressive raids in Los Angeles and Chicago.
His retirement coincides with the ousting of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and aide Corey Lewandowski amid investigations into the incidents.

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Gregory Bovino, Border Patrol chief, is retiring at the end of March 2026 after nearly 30 years of service.
The retirement follows the controversial shooting of two U.S. citizens during immigration operations, prompting backlash over Bovino's aggressive raids in Los Angeles and Chicago.
His retirement coincides with the ousting of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and aide Corey Lewandowski amid investigations into the incidents.