Officials in Minnesota allege Bovino used language offensive to Jews on conference call
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Key Points:
- Gregory Bovino, a Border Patrol leader involved in overseeing immigration enforcement in Minnesota, allegedly made antisemitic remarks during a January 12 call, including questioning if "Orthodox criminals also take off on Saturday" and disparagingly using the phrase "chosen people."
- The call occurred shortly after the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE officer and involved federal officials coordinating a meeting; Bovino expressed frustration that Minnesota U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen, an Orthodox Jew, could not attend due to Sabbath observance.
- Bovino's comments have been reported to high-level officials including Attorney General Pam Bondi and the White House, contributing to tensions between federal immigration agents and Minnesota prosecutors amid widespread protests against immigration raids.
- Previously, Bovino faced
