Minnesota county launches online portal to probe immigration enforcement abuse allegations

Source: NBC News

March 2, 2026, 5:00 PM EST


Former U.S. Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino's use of a chemical irritant on Minnesotans protesting large-scale immigration operations is one of several incidents being investigated by the Hennepin County Attorney's Office.

The investigation is part of a new initiative to collect and assess evidence submitted by the public to identify "potentially unlawful behavior by federal agents" during Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota, Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announced on Monday.

Through the Transparency and Accountability Project's online portal, the public can "share photos, videos, and descriptions of any incidents that may involve unlawful conduct by federal agents," Moriarty said in a statement. The project is staffed by county prosecutors and a civilian investigator.

That team "is actively investigating 17 incidents that have been brought to our attention by the community, including Gregory Kent Bovino’s actions near Mueller Park on January 21,” Moriarty said. “We will investigate and pursue charging where appropriate, and we’ll seek collaboration with local law enforcement wherever and whenever needed.”

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