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The acting U.S. attorney in Sacramento says she was fired after informing the Border Patrol chief in charge of immigration raids in California that his agents were not permitted to arrest individuals without probable cause in the Central Valley.
Dispute with Border Patrol Chief
Michele Beckwith, a career prosecutor appointed as the acting U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of California earlier this year, revealed to the New York Times that her dismissal followed a warning to Gregory Bovino, chief of the Border Patrol’s El Centro Sector. she cautioned Bovino that a court injunction prohibited him from conducting widespread immigration raids in Sacramento.
standing Up for the Law
Beckwith emphasized the importance of upholding the law, stating to the New York Times, “we have to stand up and insist the laws be followed.” She did not respond to a request for comment from the L.A. Times.
Official Responses
The U.S. attorney’s office in Sacramento declined to provide a statement. The Department of Homeland Security also did not respond to a request for comment on Friday evening.
Background on Raids
Gregory Bovino oversaw a series of raids in Los Angeles beginning in June, where agents engaged in weeks of activity.
Key Takeaways
- Michele Beckwith, the acting U.S. attorney in Sacramento, was fired.
- The firing occurred after she challenged the authority of a Border Patrol chief to conduct raids without probable cause.
- A court injunction blocked the Border Patrol from indiscriminate raids in Sacramento.
- Both the U.S. attorney’s office and the Department of Homeland Security declined to comment.
Publication Date: 2025/09/27 06:27:24