BORTAC

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35 photographs tagged BORTAC, 2026.

BORTAC agents and observers in Minneapolis during snowfall on January 21, 2026. — Border Patrol BORTAC agents were present in South Minneapolis on January 21, 2026.

A BORTAC officer at a Minneapolis Speedway gas station during Operation Metro Surge, January 21, 2026. — A U.S. Border Patrol Tactical Unit (BORTAC) officer at a Speedway gas station in Minneapolis on January 21, 2026, amidst falling snow. This image was taken during "Operation Metro Surge," a period of heightened federal law enforcement presence in the city.

BORTAC officers with tear gas in Minneapolis on January 21, 2026. — Members of the Border Patrol Tactical Unit (BORTAC) are shown with tear gas canisters in Minneapolis on January 21, 2026. BORTAC is a specialized unit within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, often deployed for high-risk operations. Shown here outside a South Minneapolis gas station during Operation Metro Surge.

BORTAC officers in tactical gear at a Minneapolis gas station during snowfall on January 21, 2026. — Members of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Border Patrol Tactical Unit (BORTAC) are seen outside a gas station in South Minneapolis on January 21, 2026. BORTAC is a specialized unit within the U.S. Border Patrol that provides an immediate response capability to crises and is trained to handle high-risk incidents.

Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino and BORTAC officers in Minneapolis on January 22, 2026, at a Speedway gas station. — Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino is pictured with BORTAC officers in Minneapolis on January 22, 2026. The officers were driving around and stopping at Speedway gas stations in South Minneapolis.

Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino with BORTAC agents in South Minneapolis. — Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino, center, is pictured with members of the Border Patrol Tactical Unit (BORTAC) in South Minneapolis. BORTAC is a specialized unit within Customs and Border Protection (CBP) that provides a tactical response capability for border security and immigration enforcement. The agents along with Greg Bovino would drive around to Speedway gas stations in apparent photo ops.

A Border Patrol officer wearing a GoPro stands outside a gas station in Minneapolis during Operation Metro Surge. — A U.S. Border Patrol agent, equipped with a GoPro camera, stands outside a gas station in South Minneapolis on January 21, 2026. This occurred during "Operation Metro Surge," a federal initiative involving ICE and BORTAC agents.

Federal agents at a Minneapolis Speedway during Operation Metro Surge on January 21, 2026. — Federal agents, including members of the Border Patrol Tactical Unit (BORTAC), are seen outside a Speedway gas station in South Minneapolis on January 21, 2026.

Federal agents from Border Patrol Tactical Unit (BORTAC) in South Minneapolis during Operation Metro Surge on January 21, 2026. — Federal agents from the Border Patrol Tactical Unit (BORTAC) are shown in South Minneapolis on January 21, 2026 with Commander Greg Bovino. They are pictured at a Speedway gas station.

A U.S. Customs and Border Protection BORTAC operator in Minneapolis on January 21, 2026. — A U.S. Customs and Border Protection BORTAC operator is seen in Minneapolis on January 21, 2026. BORTAC, the Border Patrol Tactical Unit, is a specialized unit trained for high-risk incidents. The operator wears a patch for the Forward Observations Group, a private military company.

Armed federal officer in tactical gear stands beside police vehicle outside India Grill on Lake Street, Minneapolis. — A Border Patrol Tactical Unit (BORTAC) officer outside a restauraunt on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. BORTAC agents were deployed to the restauraunt after off duty ICE agents were reported to be eating inside when a large crowd gathered inside. The Vice President of the United States JD Vance said they were sent in get the agents out.

Border Patrol Tactical Unit officer in tactical gear stands outside a Lake Street restaurant in Uptown Minneapolis. — A Border Patrol Tactical Unit (BORTAC) officer outside a restauraunt on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. BORTAC agents were deployed to the restauraunt after off duty ICE agents were reported to be eating inside when a large crowd gathered inside. The Vice President of the United States JD Vance said they were sent in get the agents out.

Protesters faced Border Patrol BORTAC officers in Minneapolis on January 16, 2026. — Protesters faced off against Border Patrol BORTAC officers at the Whipple building near Minneapolis on January 16, 2026. The building has been a place of protest since December 2025 as it's being used as a ICE detention center.

A BORTAC agent walks on Lake Street in Minneapolis during Operation Metro Surge on January 14, 2026. — A U.S. Customs and Border Protection BORTAC agent is seen on Lake Street in Minneapolis on January 14, 2026. BORTAC, the Border Patrol Tactical Unit, is a specialized unit within CBP that provides a tactical response capability. This image was taken during Operation Metro Surge, a federal law enforcement operation in Minneapolis.

BORTAC agents in tactical gear depart a vehicle during federal immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis. — Federal agents in tactical gear, identified as BORTAC, a tactical unit of U.S. Customs and Border Protection leave the scene on Portland Avenue. The agents stopped a Latino man, demanding identification and ramming his vehicle. The man stated he was released after they confirmed his U.S. citizenship. The incident occurred near the location where ICE agents had fatally shot Renee Good just days earlier, on January 7, 2026.

A BORTAC officer holds pepper spray in Minneapolis during Operation Metro Surge. — A Border Patrol Tactical Unit (BORTAC) officer is shown holding a SABRE pepper spray canister in Minneapolis. The agents stopped a Latino man, demanding identification and ramming his vehicle. The man stated he was released after they confirmed his U.S. citizenship. The incident occurred near the location where ICE agents had fatally shot Renee Good just days earlier, on January 7, 2026.

Federal agents at Park Ave & 35th St, Minneapolis, during Operation Metro Surge. — Federal agents, identified as part of Operation Metro Surge, were present at Park Avenue and 35th Street in Minneapolis on January 12, 2026. On this date, agents reportedly rammed a vehicle and demanded identification from a Latino man, who stated he was released after proving his U.S. citizenship. The incident occurred two blocks from where Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents had shot and killed Renee Good on January 7, 2026.

U.S. Border Patrol agent wearing gas mask and tactical gear stands on a Minneapolis street lined with parked cars. — A U.S. Border Patrol agent, identified by the "RM29" patch on his vest, stands on a Minneapolis street wearing a gas mask and tactical gear.

Federal agents confront a man at Park and 35th Street in Minneapolis during Operation Metro Surge. — Federal agents, identified as BORTAC, a tactical unit of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, confront a man in Minneapolis. The incident occurred at Park and 35th Street, where agents reportedly rammed the man's vehicle and demanded identification. The man, who is Latino, was released after agents determined he was a U.S. citizen.

A spent tear gas canister lies in the snow on Park Avenue in Minneapolis, January 2026. — A spent tear gas canister lies in the snow and ice on Park Avenue in Minneapolis, January 2026. The canister was deployed during a confrontation between federal agents and civilians near the intersection of Park Avenue and 35th Street. This incident occurred just days after ICE agents fatally shot Renee Good in the same vicinity.

BORTAC agents in Minneapolis near Park Avenue and 35th Street on January 12, 2026. — BORTAC agents, a specialized unit of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, confronted a crowd in Minneapolis on January 12, 2026, near Park Avenue and 35th Street. The incident occurred a week after ICE agents fatally shot Renee Good in the same vicinity. During the confrontation, federal agents reportedly stopped a Latino man, demanding identification, and later released tear gas and pepper spray on members of the media and bystanders.

Armed Federal Bureau of Prisons officer in tactical gear during ICE enforcement operation in Minneapolis neighborhood. — Federal agents, including BORTAC and ICE, confronted a vehicle and its occupant at Park Avenue and 35th Street in Minneapolis on January 12, 2026. An armed officer with the Federal Bureau of Prisons pictured. The Latino driver stated he was released after agents confirmed his U.S. citizenship. The incident occurred near the location where ICE agents had fatally shot Renee Good just days earlier, on January 7, 2026. The confrontation escalated with the arrival of a crowd and additional officers, leading to the deployment of tear gas and pepper spray against members of the media.

U.S. Border Patrol agent in tactical gear displays body camera and less-lethal canister during Minneapolis federal immigration — A U.S. Border Patrol agent, identified as part of the BORTAC unit, is equipped with less-lethal munitions and tactical gear. This image was taken on January 12, 2026, in Minneapolis, near Park Avenue and 35th Street. The incident involved federal agents stopping a vehicle and demanding identification from a Latino man who stated he was released after proving his U.S. citizenship. This occurred in close proximity to where ICE agents had previously shot and killed Renee Good on January 7, 2026.

Federal agents in tactical gear stand on a Minneapolis street during an immigration enforcement operation on January 12, 2026. — Federal agents, including Border Patrol Tactical Unit (BORTAC) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) personnel, confront individuals at Park Avenue and 35th Street in Minneapolis on January 12, 2026. The incident involved agents ramming a vehicle and demanding identification from a Latino man who stated he was released upon proving his U.S. citizenship. This occurred two blocks from where ICE agents had previously shot and killed Renee Good on January 7, 2026, highlighting ongoing tensions related to federal immigration enforcement operations in the city.

Federal agent with less lethal weapon at Park Ave, Minneapolis. — Federal agents conducted a vehicle stop and demanded identification from a Latino man at Park Avenue and 35th Street in Minneapolis on January 12, 2026. An officer with the United States Bureau of Prisons stands with a less lethal weapon. The man stated he was released after agents confirmed his U.S. citizenship. The incident occurred near the location where ICE agents had fatally shot Renee Good just days earlier, on January 7, 2026. The confrontation escalated with the arrival of a crowd and additional officers, leading to the deployment of tear gas and pepper spray against members of the media.

Federal agents ram a vehicle and demand ID from a man in Minneapolis on January 12, 2026. — Federal agents ram a vehicle and demand identification from a Latino man at Park Avenue and 35th Street in Minneapolis on January 12, 2026. The man stated he was released once his U.S. citizenship was confirmed. The incident occurred two blocks from where ICE agents had shot and killed Renee Good on January 7, 2026. The confrontation escalated with the arrival of a crowd and additional officers, leading to the dispersal of tear gas and pepper spray directed at members of the media.

A federal agent with a weapon stands at Park Avenue and 35th Street in Minneapolis. — Federal agents, identified as BORTAC (Border Patrol Tactical Unit), were present at Park Avenue and 35th Street in Minneapolis on January 12, 2026. This incident occurred shortly after another event on January 7, 2026, where ICE agents shot and killed Renee Good approximately two blocks away.

BORTAC agents confront a civilian and media in Minneapolis at Park Avenue and 35th Street on January 12, 2026. — Federal agents in tactical gear, identified as BORTAC, a tactical unit of U.S. Customs and Border Protection leave the scene on Portland Avenue. The agents stopped a Latino man, demanding identification and ramming his vehicle. The man stated he was released after they confirmed his U.S. citizenship. The incident occurred near the location where ICE agents had fatally shot Renee Good just days earlier, on January 7, 2026.

Federal agents in tactical gear deploy tear gas on a Minneapolis street. — Federal agents, including Bureau of Prisons officers and BORTAC, deployed tear gas and pepper spray at Park Avenue and 35th Street in Minneapolis on January 12, 2026. This incident occurred during "Operation Metro Surge" and involved the ramming of a vehicle and demands for identification from a Latino man who was subsequently released. The confrontation escalated with the arrival of more officers and the dispersal of tear gas, affecting members of the media. This event took place two blocks from where ICE agents had fatally shot Renee Good on January 7, 2026.

Federal agents deploy tear gas during enforcement operation at Park Avenue and 35th Street in Minneapolis on January 12, 2026. — Federal agents, identified as BORTAC, deploy tear gas and pepper spray at Park Avenue and 35th Street in Minneapolis on January 12, 2026. This incident occurred two blocks from where ICE agents had fatally shot Renee Good on January 7, 2026. The confrontation involved federal agents ramming a vehicle and demanding identification from a Latino man, who stated he was released upon proving his U.S. citizenship.

BORTAC agents in tactical gear detain a driver during federal immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis on January 12 — BORTAC agents detain a driver at Park Avenue and 35th Street in Minneapolis on January 12, 2026. The incident occurred two blocks from where ICE agents had shot and killed Renee Good on January 7, 2026.

Federal agents in tactical gear on Park Avenue in Minneapolis, January 12, 2026. — Federal agents from BORTAC, a tactical unit of the U.S. Border Patrol, were present in Minneapolis on January 12, 2026. On Park Avenue at 35th Street, agents reportedly rammed a vehicle and demanded identification from a Latino man, who stated he was released upon proving his U.S. citizenship. The incident occurred near the location where ICE agents had fatally shot Renee Good just days earlier, on January 7, 2026.

Federal agents ram a vehicle and demand identification at Park Avenue and 35th Street in Minneapolis on January 12, 2026. — Federal agents, identified as BORTAC, a tactical unit of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, ram a vehicle and demand identification from a Latino man at Park Avenue and 35th Street in Minneapolis on January 12, 2026. The man stated he was released once his U.S. citizenship was confirmed. The incident occurred two blocks from where ICE agents fatally shot Renee Good on January 7, 2026. The confrontation escalated with the arrival of a crowd and additional officers, leading to the deployment of tear gas and pepper spray against members of the media.

BORTAC agents at Park Avenue and 35th Street in Minneapolis during a confrontation. — On January 12, 2026, BORTAC agents, a tactical unit of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, confronted an individual at Park Avenue and 35th Street in Minneapolis. The agents reportedly rammed the man's vehicle and demanded identification, releasing him after confirming his U.S. citizenship. The incident occurred near the site where ICE agents had fatally shot Renee Good on January 7, 2026, and escalated as a crowd and additional officers arrived, leading to the deployment of tear gas and pepper spray against members of the media.

Federal agents confront a man at Park Avenue and 35th Street in Minneapolis. — Federal agents from ICE and BORTAC confronted a man and demanded identification at Park Avenue and 35th Street in Minneapolis on January 12, 2026. The man, who identified as Latino, stated he was released after agents confirmed his U.S. citizenship. The confrontation occurred amidst a growing crowd and increased police presence, leading to the deployment of tear gas and pepper spray against members of the media. This incident took place two blocks from where ICE agents had fatally shot Renee Good on January 7, 2026, highlighting tensions surrounding federal immigration enforcement in the city.

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