US border patrol

The US Border Patrol, a federal law enforcement agency under the Department of Homeland Security, is responsible for securing U.S. borders and enforcing immigration laws. Recent news highlights the agency's involvement in immigration enforcement operations in cities like Minneapolis and Portland, leading to significant controversy. These operations have drawn criticism, particularly after Border Patrol agents were involved in fatal shootings in both cities. In Minneapolis, two agents are on administrative leave after fatally shooting a man, while in Portland, two people were shot by agents. Minnesota's Governor Tim Walz has urged President Trump to withdraw federal agents from the state. The actions of Gregory Bovino, a senior Border Patrol official known for his hardline stance on immigration, have also come under scrutiny. These events have sparked protests and raised questions about the scope and methods of federal immigration enforcement within the U.S.