Trump Admin Purges ICE Leaders in Five Cities, Installs Border Patrol Agents

Gregory Bovino, who oversees the Border Patrol’s El Centro, California, sector, has been assisting with ICE operations in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Portland since summer and has become a visible figure in the administration’s crackdown.

Known for his aggressive tactics, Bovino has led Border Patrol agents through major U.S. cities and confronted protesters face-to-face.

One official now views Bovino not as an exception, but as the new standard for managing ICE operations.

The personnel changes come as the Trump administration pushes to reach 600,000 deportations by January 2026.