The Daily An Interview With the Man Behind Trump’s Current Immigration Crackdown
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Nov 12, 2025 
Hamed Aleaziz, a New York Times journalist covering immigration policy, interviews Gregory Bovino, the Border Patrol Chief known for spearheading aggressive enforcement tactics. They discuss how Bovino's history and rise through the ranks shaped his militaristic approach to immigration raids. Topics include the controversial use of tactics in urban areas, the impact of policies like Title 42, and the public's reaction to Border Patrol operations, especially in high-traffic locations. The conversation shines a light on the current and future landscape of immigration enforcement.
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Border Patrol Replaces ICE's Methodical Approach
- The Trump administration views ICE as too methodical and has turned to Border Patrol for faster, more aggressive enforcement.
- Border Patrol's militaristic style favors quick, public sweeps over ICE's slow, targeted surveillances.
Kern County Sweep Tested Interior Arrests
- In January Bovino ran "Operation Return to Cinder" in Kern County, arresting 78 people and pulling over workers on their way to fields.
- The ACLU sued and a judge later found Border Patrol violated the law in that sweep.
Operations Prioritize Public Sites For More Arrests
- Bovino was made tactical commander to scale his tactics nationwide, starting with Los Angeles operations.
- His methods intentionally favor public locations to maximize collateral arrests and arrest counts.
