Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino Ordered to Provide Daily Reports on Chicago Operation

Court Mandates for Border Patrol Commander

• 👨‍⚖️ A US District Court judge has ordered Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino to appear in court daily at 6:00 p.m. to report on the day's activities related to Operation Midway Blitz in Chicago.
• 📅 This daily reporting requirement is in effect until a preliminary hearing scheduled for November 5th.

Body Camera and Training Mandates

• 📹 Commander Bovino admitted in court that he does not wear a body camera and has not undergone the required training for their use.
• ⏱️ The judge has ordered Bovino to complete the necessary body camera training by Friday.
• 📝 The judge also mandated that Bovino provide a comprehensive list of all instances where use of force occurred since September 2nd, along with any related body camera video evidence.

Operation Midway Blitz and Use of Force

• 🎯 The judge reviewed the Temporary Restraining Order (TTRO) enforcing Operation Midway Blitz, emphasizing clarity on its terms, including body camera usage, badge display, and warnings before tear gas deployment.
• 💥 The judge highlighted approximately half a dozen incidents since September where federal agents (CBP or ICE) allegedly used force against protesters or the press in Chicago.
• 🗣️ Commander Bovino previously defended his and his agents' actions, stating their operations are legal, ethical, and moral, and that they apprehend individuals including terrorists, child rapists, gang members, and aggravated felons.
• 🚨 The court's actions stem from an incident where video revealed tear gas was deployed into a crowd of protesters, leading to the judge issuing a restraining order against aggressive tactics.