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Controversial Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino Retires

3/18/2026

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Gregory Bovino, a U.S. Border Patrol official in the Trump administration, plans to retire.
He is 55 and has served since 1996.
Bovino gained notoriety for aggressive tactics in Los Angeles and Chicago, including high-profile arrests and the use of chemical agents against demonstrators.
His leadership faced scrutiny after the deaths of U.S. citizens Renee Good and Alex Pretti during enforcement actions, and he leaves El Centro sector as chief.

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Story summary

Gregory Bovino, a U.S. Border Patrol official in the Trump administration, plans to retire.
He is 55 and has served since 1996.
Bovino gained notoriety for aggressive tactics in Los Angeles and Chicago, including high-profile arrests and the use of chemical agents against demonstrators.
His leadership faced scrutiny after the deaths of U.S. citizens Renee Good and Alex Pretti during enforcement actions, and he leaves El Centro sector as chief.