California Gov. Gavin Newsom sharply criticized Bovino following news of his retirement. “Good riddance. You ruined lives. Spread fear,” Newsom said. “And spewed hatred. If you’re remembered, it will be as the smallest man who ever lived,” he added.
Democrats have repeatedly criticized Bovino and federal immigration authorities, accusing them of carrying out aggressive and indiscriminate enforcement actions. Critics have claimed that some operations targeted individuals without criminal records and, in some cases, U.S. citizens.
