All In with Chris Hayes Border patrol chief questioned for aggressive tactics
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Oct 29, 2025 
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DHS Acting As Federal Police
- DHS agents under Trump acted as a de facto federal police force conducting aggressive domestic operations in cities.
- Greg Bovino became the visible face of that approach, often flouting local objections and legal limits.
Bovino Caught On Camera
- Greg Bovino was filmed personally throwing a tear gas canister at civilians during a Chicago operation.
- After court action he was ordered to report daily and turn over use-of-force reports and bodycam footage.
Shift Toward More Aggressive Enforcement
- The administration favored Border Patrol's aggressive tactics and pushed out officials favoring targeted enforcement.
- Officials described CBP as more willing to carry out broad, militarized raids than ICE leadership.
