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Bovino and Border Patrol agents might leave Chicago this week

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The Trump administration is making plans for Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino and some of the agents under his command to leave Chicago, perhaps as soon as this week, according to three U.S. officials.

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  • The Trump administration is planning for Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino and some agents to leave the Chicago area.
  • The departure could happen as soon as this week, but details such as the number of agents and their destinations remain unclear. 5s
  • Bovino has led Operation Midway Blitz, an increased immigration enforcement effort in Chicago that has faced legal challenges. 14s
  • ICE is expected to continue arrests in Chicago and the region despite the possible departure of Border Patrol leadership. 42s
  • The Department of Homeland Security stated it enforces laws daily in Chicago but does not comment on future operations. 50s
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