In a major shakeup of United States (US) Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) leadership in Minneapolis, Gregory Bovino is expected to leave the city following the second fatal shooting involving federal agents.
Bovino, a Border Patrol official who currently serves as the president’s immigration enforcement officer in Minneapolis, was heavily criticized for claiming that the nurse, Alex Pretti, killed by federal agents planned an attack on officers.
President Trump announced Monday that his border czar, Tom Homan, will lead operations on the ground and will report directly to him.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey spoke with Trump by phone and announced that some of the federal agents will begin leaving the city on Tuesday, without saying how many agents would leave.
According to the New York Times, President Trump also spoke with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, indicating a shift from his earlier attacks on victims to a more cooperative tone.
He announced that Homan will contact Governor Walz to discuss coordinating ICE operations.
The development comes after Minneapolis has seen significant unrest over the immigration crackdown.
Two separate fatal shootings resulted in the deaths of two residents Renee Nicole Good, killed by a federal agent in her car, and Alex Pretti.
