Federal investigators contacted former U.S. Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino earlier this year with a formal inquiry into allegations of misconduct tied to his leadership of immigration enforcement efforts. The request sought written responses to a series of questions concerning operations in Chicago and Minneapolis.

The inquiry centered on U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis's ruling in a Chicago lawsuit stemming from Operation Midway Blitz. Ellis determined that Bovino's testimony lacked credibility and that he had misled the court in several instances. The questions specifically referenced the judge's assessment that Bovino appeared evasive during a multi-day deposition, at times offering evasive answers or outright misstatements.

Among the items investigators posed was whether Bovino admitted in his deposition to inaccuracies in his accounts of events, including the deployment of force during clashes with protesters. The probe also asked for his views on the implications of the credibility finding for law enforcement personnel under Supreme Court precedents requiring disclosure of such issues to prosecutors.

Bovino, who led the aggressive deportation-focused Operation Midway Blitz launched in September 2025, faced repeated challenges in court over agent conduct in Chicago neighborhoods. Similar enforcement actions extended to Minneapolis. The internal review occurred while Bovino remained on the job before his retirement.

Records indicate the inquiry referenced the need for transparency regarding any potential impact on Bovino's reliability as a witness. No public response from Bovino to the written questions has been disclosed. The development highlights ongoing scrutiny of field commanders involved in high-profile immigration enforcement under the Trump administration.