Border Patrol commander says operation in Minnesota is lawful and targeted

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(20 Jan 2026) Clients note: This item contains on-screen graphics, including AP branding. RESTRICTION SUMMARY: ++EDIT STARTS AND ENDS ON SOUNDBITE++ ASSOCIATED PRESS Minneapolis - 20 January 2026 1. SOUNDBITE (English) Gregory Bovino, Border Patrol Commander: "Our operations are lawful, they're targeted, and they're focused on individuals who pose a serious threat to this community. They are not random and they are not political. They are about removing criminals who are actively harming