Border Patrol's Bovino called to court after being accused of throwing tear gas canister in Chicago [View all]
Source: NBC News
Oct. 24, 2025, 6:26 PM EDT
CHICAGO -- U.S. Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino is under intensifying scrutiny in Chicago after he was recorded on Thursday throwing what appeared to be a tear gas canister at protesters, leading attorneys to accuse him of violating a temporary restraining order that bans the use of tear gas, pepper spray and other tactics against journalists and protesters unless under imminent threat.
The Department of Homeland Security said in a statement that Bovino was struck in the head by a rock thrown by "hostile and violent" protesters, though several witnesses challenged that contention.
On Friday, Bovino was ordered to appear before a federal judge on Tuesday.
"The Court orders Defendants to produce Defendant Gregory Bovino, in person, for this hearing," U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis stated in a written order.
Read more: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/border-patrols-bovino-called-court-accused-throwing-tear-gas-canister-rcna239609
Link to ORDER (PDF) - https://news.wttw.com/sites/default/files/article/file-attachments/EllisOrder.pdf
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