Minneapolis ICE Agent Greg Bovino Observes Whistleblower

A protester blows a whistle while ICE commander Gregory Bovino observes in Minneapolis during Operation Metro Surge.
During Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis, a protester blows a whistle while Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) commander Gregory Bovino observes. This operation, conducted in February 2021, involved federal law enforcement agencies targeting individuals with outstanding warrants for immigration violations. The presence of ICE and Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis highlighted the federal government's focus on immigration enforcement in urban areas. The operation aimed to apprehend individuals who posed a public safety risk or had prior criminal convictions.
Photo taken in January 2026.
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