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United States — United States Border Patrol

Tracked across 27 events · 523 articles · First seen Jan 21, 2025 · Last active May 28, 2026

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Impact: A United States — United States Border Patrol agent fatally shot Killing of Alex Pretti, leading to accusations of excessive force and lack of accountability. The agency's actions have drawn severe criticism from local and state officials, as well as the public, and are under investigation.
Jan 24, 2026 · 102 articles
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Impact: The United States — United States Border Patrol was involved in a shooting incident near the U.S.-Mexico border, resulting in one person being shot and in critical condition. This event could lead to increased scrutiny and potential legal challenges for the agency.
Jan 27, 2026 · 10 articles
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Impact: United States — United States Border Patrol officers were responsible for the fatal shooting of Killing of Alex Pretti, leading to widespread condemnation and calls for investigation.
Jan 29, 2026 · 10 articles
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Impact: The United States — United States Border Patrol is the agency involved in the controversial immigration enforcement actions in United States — Minnesota, leading to the removal of its 'commander at large', Gregory Bovino.
Jan 26, 2026 · 21 articles
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Impact: United States — United States Border Patrol agents are actively conducting arrests and patrols in US cities like United States — Chicago, Portland, and Memphis, escalating immigration enforcement tactics and drawing public concern.
Sep 29, 2025 · 6 articles
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Impact: United States — United States Border Patrol officers were involved in the fatal shooting of Killing of Alex Pretti, intensifying the controversy surrounding Operation Metro Surge and leading to the expected departure of commander Gregory Bovino.
Jan 17, 2026 · 32 articles
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Impact: United States — United States Border Patrol agents were involved in the fatal shooting of Killing of Alex Pretti in United States — Minneapolis, leading to widespread criticism and a reassessment of their tactics by the Donald Trump administration.
Jan 27, 2026 · 12 articles
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The United States — United States Department of Homeland Security experienced a record-long 76-day shutdown, which began on February 14, due to a funding dispute primarily centered on immigration enforcement. Democrats refused to fund United…
Impact: Funding for United States — United States Border Patrol was excluded from the initial bipartisan bill, leading to a separate budget reconciliation process for its funding.
Apr 30, 2026 · 35 articles
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Shivam, a 22-year-old Indian national, pleaded guilty to orchestrating a human smuggling operation from Canada into the United States. Between October 2024 and June 2025, Shivam coordinated drivers to transport individuals, primarily from India and…
Impact: United States — United States Border Patrol agents were involved in intercepting vehicles carrying smuggled individuals near the US-Canada border.
May 15, 2026 · 6 articles
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Impact: United States — United States Border Patrol Chief Mike Banks attended the event and noted the paint would also deter rust, indicating the agency's involvement in the border wall project.
Aug 20, 2025 · 7 articles
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Domestic
Impact: The United States — United States Border Patrol, under Gregory Bovino, conducted operations across the country that were accused of indiscriminate questioning and arrests. A Border Patrol agent was involved in Killing of Alex Pretti's shooting death.
Feb 10, 2026 · 6 articles
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Impact: United States — United States Border Patrol agents are also targeted by the proposed mask ban legislation in United States — California, with Scott Wiener stating they cover faces to maximize terror campaigns.
Feb 09, 2026 · 7 articles
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Accidents
Impact: A U.S. Border Patrol agent, David Malan, was killed in Vermont, leading to an investigation into the Zizians.
Apr 15, 2025 · 6 articles
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Domestic
Impact: United States — United States Border Patrol agents were deployed to United States — Minnesota, contributing to the federal-state tensions over immigration enforcement and the political challenges faced by Tim Walz.
Jan 05, 2026 · 12 articles
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Accidents
Impact: The United States — United States Border Patrol has assisted in the search for Disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, deploying dogs to aid in the efforts.
Feb 02, 2026 · 83 articles
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Senate Republicans have proposed adding $1 billion in White House security upgrades to legislation that would fund immigration enforcement agencies. This proposed boost for Donald Trump's ballroom project comes after 2026 White House Correspondents Dinner…
Impact: The proposed security funding for the White House ballroom is part of a larger bill that also aims to fund United States — United States Border Patrol.
May 05, 2026 · 6 articles
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Jun 06, 2025 · 20 articles
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Jun 30, 2025 · 10 articles
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Jul 01, 2025 · 6 articles
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Jan 11, 2026 · 6 articles
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Jan 10, 2026 · 7 articles
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Dec 21, 2025 · 8 articles
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Jan 13, 2026 · 6 articles
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Jan 16, 2026 · 17 articles
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Jan 16, 2026 · 50 articles
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Apr 01, 2026 · 6 articles
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Mar 27, 2026 · 26 articles
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Gregory Bovino United States — United States Border Patrol
Gregory Bovino United States — United States Border Patrol
Killing of Renée Good United States — United States Border Patrol
Killing of Renée Good United States — United States Border Patrol
Kristi Noem United States — United States Border Patrol
Kristi Noem United States — United States Border Patrol
Tim Walz United States — United States Border Patrol
Tim Walz United States — United States Border Patrol
John Thune United States — United States Border Patrol
John Thune United States — United States Border Patrol
Jacob Frey United States — United States Border Patrol
Jacob Frey United States — United States Border Patrol
Killing of Alex Pretti United States — United States Border Patrol
Killing of Alex Pretti United States — United States Border Patrol
Mike Johnson United States — United States Border Patrol
Mike Johnson United States — United States Border Patrol
Keith Ellison United States — United States Border Patrol
Nadine Menendez United States — United States Border Patrol
Keith Ellison United States — United States Border Patrol
Nadine Menendez United States — United States Border Patrol
United States — United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement United States — United States Border Patrol
United States — United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement United States — United States Border Patrol
American Civil Liberties Union United States — United States Border Patrol
American Civil Liberties Union United States — United States Border Patrol
United States — United States Customs and Border Protection United States — United States Border Patrol
Tom Homan United States — United States Border Patrol
Tom Homan United States — United States Border Patrol
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