The message reportedly included a photo of Bovino and shorthand indicating ties to the Latin Kings, a street gang long associated with violence and criminal enterprise in Chicago.
Law enforcement identified him as the alleged organizer of the plot and moved quickly to disrupt any possibility of it advancing.
The Alleged Target: Border Patrol’s Gregory Bovino
The official at the center of the alleged plot, Gregory Bovino, has been one of the most visible figures in federal immigration enforcement in recent years.
His role as a senior Border Patrol commander has placed him at the forefront of operations involving immigration policy and law enforcement action in urban centers such as Chicago and Los Angeles. Bovino’s work has drawn both praise and controversy, particularly amid expanded federal enforcement efforts.
In statements to the media, federal officials described the alleged plot as an affront to the rule of law and to the broader mission of law enforcement. Continue reading…
