"Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino told Fox News on Saturday that a federal judge's order for agents to stop using pepper spray and tear gas against peaceful protesters will not stop Border Patrol and ICE agents from using either against protesters who cross the line. Fox News Live host Aishah Hasnie asked Bovino whether Border Patrol and ICE agents would change how they deal with protesters, following the judge's order on Friday."
"We're going to continue to use that minimum amount of force necessary to accomplish our mission, he said. And we never did use tear gas or any other less-lethal munitions against peaceful protesters. He continued, We support the First Amendment. We always support the First Amendment. But when they cross the line and they're violent, we will use those less-lethal munitions because it keeps them safe, it keeps our officers safe, and it keeps the public safe."
A federal judge in Minnesota issued an injunction ordering agents to stop using pepper spray and tear gas and to stop pulling over peaceful anti-ICE protesters. Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino said the injunction does not change enforcement practices because agents only used less-lethal munitions against unruly or violent protesters. He said agents will continue to use the minimum force necessary and affirmed support for the First Amendment while reserving the right to act when protesters become violent to protect officers and the public. The remarks followed anti-ICE protests nationwide after the shooting of protester Renee Good, and Minnesota officials criticized the federal immigration crackdown.
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