Trump is sidelining his top Border Patrol commander. What to know.
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What changes are happening to ICE operations in Minnesota?
Good morning. The top Border Patrol commander is leaving Minnesota. And as public opinion hardens against immigration operations, internal GOP dissent mounts as well.
Escalating the rhetoric doesn't help, and it actually loses credibility.
But as calls for an investigation grow, Reuters explains how hard it is to hold federal officers accountable. And is social media dangerously addictive for teens? A major test case in California could force executives to the stand. It's Tuesday, January 27th. I'm Shamita Basu. This is Apple News Today. For the first time in President Trump's second term, there are signs that a shift on ICE and Border Patrol operations might be underway. In the past 24 hours, some Republican lawmakers have pushed for a change in strategy following the fatal shooting of Alex Preddy. And a flurry of announcements suggests the administration is now trying to pivot. Yesterday, Border Patrol's top commander, Gregory Bovino, was reportedly demoted and will return to his former job overseeing customs and Border Patrol operations in El Centro, California.
Bovino has become the controversial face of Trump's immigration crackdown and cultivated an unusually prominent public image for his role. White House Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt told reporters that Tom Homan, Trump's border czar, will be stepping in to lead operations in Minnesota. A former ICE director, Homan developed his own reputation as an immigration hardliner under previous Obama and Trump presidencies, but he has struck a markedly different tone to Bovino in recent weeks. While Bovino immediately made unsubstantiated accusations against Preddy...
This looks like a situation where an individual wanted to do maximum damage and massacre law enforcement.
Holman has been known to exercise more caution, as he did after Renee Good's death earlier this month.
What good is it to do right now, to me, prejudge the facts of what happened today without giving law enforcement professionals, whether it's the FBI or the local police there, give them time to look at all the videos, talk to all the witnesses, talk to the officers, and make an educated decision.
Also, yesterday, a phone call took place between President Trump and Minnesota's Governor Tim Walz. Both sides characterized it positively. And Walz said Trump had agreed to speak to his officials to ensure that state investigators would be able to conduct independent investigations. Trump said he also spoke with the Minneapolis mayor, Jacob Frey, posting that, quote, lots of progress is being made. Frey said later Trump had told him the present situation can't continue. And he shared that some federal officers will be leaving the state today. But there's still a massive ICE presence in Minneapolis, and it remains to be seen how the active federal probes into the recent shootings will play out. Notably, some Republican officials have reacted to this latest fatal shooting by drawing a line and urging the administration to rethink their approach.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott suggested the government would recalibrate their strategy.
How are federal officers held accountable for their actions?
Utah Senator John Curtis said Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's initial assessment of Preti's death had weakened confidence in the administration. And on his podcast, Senator Ted Cruz urged a change in strategy.
I would encourage the administration to be more measured, to recognize the tragedy and to say we don't want anyone, anyone's lives to be lost.
And the events of recent days were apparently the final straw for the lawyer defending the agent who shot Renee Good. Until yesterday, Chris Maddell was also a Republican candidate running for governor in the state. But Maddell announced he was ending his campaign, citing the ICE surge.
Operation Metro Search has expanded far beyond its stated focus on true public safety threats. United States citizens, particularly those of color, live in fear. United States citizens are carrying papers to prove their citizenship. That's wrong. ISIS authorizes agents to raid homes using a civil warrant that need only be signed by a Border Patrol agent.
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Chapters
4 chapters
1
What changes are happening to ICE operations in Minnesota?
0:05–3:18
2
How are federal officers held accountable for their actions?
3:18–6:51
3
What legal challenges do parents face in suing social media companies?
6:51–10:38
4
What evidence is presented regarding social media's impact on teen mental health?
10:38–14:37
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