Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino Responds to Protesters and Judge's Orders

Operation Midway Blitz and Court Mandates

• 🎯 Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino is tasked with leading Operation Midway Blitz in Chicago to crack down on illegal immigration.
• ⚖️ Judge Sarah Ellis has ordered Bovino to report to her daily and provide all use of force reports and body camera footage dating back to September 2nd.
• 📹 The judge also demanded that Bovino begin wearing a body camera himself.

Protester Confrontations and Use of Force

• 💥 Protesters gathered outside the courthouse, with some described as being "way too close" and throwing objects at ICE agents.
• ⚠️ Chief Bovino testified that he used tear gas to protect himself and his agents from rioters who were allegedly throwing weapons and assaulting officers.
• 🗣️ DHS released video showing agents being targeted with rocks, bottles, fireworks, and an attempt to slash a vehicle's tire, with multiple warnings allegedly given to the crowd.

Reactions to Criticism

• 🗣️ Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson called Bovino "barbaric," a term Bovino finds concerning due to the heated rhetoric contributing to violence against law enforcement.
• 🛡️ Bovino stated that his legal, ethical, and moral duties are to make the city safer and that his operations continue "unabated" despite the court orders.
• 📈 He highlighted that Operation Midway Blitz has led to nearly 3,000 apprehensions and that they will now "go harder."

Threats and Operational Impact

• 🚨 Bovino mentioned that a bounty had been placed on his head by a gang, increasing the threat level for law enforcement, especially when combined with critical rhetoric from officials.
• 🚫 He asserted that the judge's orders and the daily meetings have had "no effect" on Operation Midway Blitz, and they have never been in violation of any TRO, law, or regulation.
• 🇺🇸 Bovino emphasized the importance of upholding national sovereignty and removing individuals who have entered the country illegally.