By Micah Jonah
January 27, 2026
Top United States Border Patrol official, Gregory Bovino and some federal agents deployed to Minneapolis are expected to leave the city on Tuesday, return to their respective duty stations, according to a report by CNN citing sources familiar with the matter.
The development comes amid heightened tensions following recent shootings, protests linked to immigration enforcement operations in the city, which have drawn national attention and political reactions.
CNN reported that discussions were ongoing among federal authorities regarding the redeployment of the officers, though no official public statement had been issued at the time of reporting to confirm the full scale of the withdrawal.
The Border Patrol agents were earlier sent to Minneapolis as part of federal immigration enforcement activities that sparked protests and criticism from local leaders and civil rights groups.
Political pressure has also increased in recent days, with concerns raised over the presence of federal immigration agents in civilian protest situations and the impact on community relations.
Meanwhile, discussions between the White House and Minnesota state authorities have reportedly taken place in an effort to reduce tensions and restore calm in the affected areas.
Officials have not indicated whether federal immigration operations in the region will be fully suspended or merely scaled back, as attention now shifts to broader political, legal debates surrounding immigration enforcement during an election year in the United States.
For now, authorities say security agencies remain on alert while efforts continue to prevent further violence and restore public confidence.
