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Federal Judge in Chicago Orders Border Patrol Commander Bovino to Appear for a Deposition

HeadlineOct 31, 2025

In Chicago, a federal judge on Thursday ordered Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino to appear for a deposition to explain federal agents’ use of tear gas and other less lethal weapons against protesters who’ve taken to the streets to oppose the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. We’ll have more on this story after headlines.

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