Gregory Bovino investigation: DHS slams investigation into Border Patrol boss and insists he’s ‘immune’ | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload ourSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBrad BrooksWednesday 04 March 2026 15:04 GMTA Minnesota prosecutor on Monday said her office is investigating the "potentially unlawful behavior" of federal agents during a crackdown earlier this year (AFP via Getty Images)The Department of Homeland Security lashed out at prosecutors who are investigating Border Patrol boss Greg Bovino, insisting investigating federal officers "does nothing to make Minnesota safer.""Politicians are laying blame at the feet of law enforcement instead of looking in the mirror at how they have fueled the hatred and violent attacks we are seeing against federal law enforcement officers," a DHS spokesperson wrote in an emailed statement to Reuters. They added that "federal officials acting in the course of their duties are immune from liability under state law."The statement comes after Hennepin County Attorney’s Office in Minnesota said it is criminally investigating at least 17 incidents involving Greg Bovino, former Border Patrol "commander at large," and officers under his command.The investigation concerns a weeks-long deployment in Minneapolis, where officers are accused of unlawfully targeting individuals and violently clashing with protesters.Among the incidents under review are Bovino reportedly deploying a smoke canister into a crowd, and the fatal shootings of two demonstrators, Alex Pretti and Renee Good, by Border Patrol agents.In fullGreg Bovino and federal agents are under investigation in Minnesota, DA confirmsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in