Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino Expected to Retire

Bovino led immigration operations in major U.S. cities, including Minneapolis.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 9:07pm

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Greg Bovino, the former commander-at-large for Customs and Border Patrol immigration enforcement operations, is expected to retire at the end of the month, multiple officials familiar with the decision told ABC News. Bovino and some 200 agents were the face of CBP's immigration enforcement operation, carrying out high-profile operations in Los Angeles, Chicago, Charlotte, New Orleans and Minneapolis.

Why it matters

Bovino's retirement comes after two federal officer-involved deaths of American citizens in Minneapolis, which led to tensions between state and local leaders and the Department of Homeland Security. Bovino was a close ally of outgoing Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and Chief Advisor Corey Lewandowski.

The details

Bovino was relieved of his commander-at-large duties earlier this year after the incidents in Minneapolis. Border Czar Tom Homan was sent into Minneapolis to help quell tensions between state and local leaders and the Department of Homeland Security. Before becoming the commander-at-large, Bovino was the chief of CPB's El Centro sector.

  • Bovino is expected to retire at the end of March 2026.

The players

Greg Bovino

The former commander-at-large for Customs and Border Patrol immigration enforcement operations.

Tom Homan

The Border Czar who was sent to Minneapolis to help quell tensions between state and local leaders and the Department of Homeland Security.

Kristi Noem

The outgoing Secretary of Homeland Security.

Corey Lewandowski

The Chief Advisor to the Department of Homeland Security.

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The takeaway

Bovino's retirement comes at a time of heightened tensions between federal immigration enforcement and local communities, highlighting the ongoing challenges in balancing national security priorities with local concerns over civil liberties and community relations.