In a major win for common sense and the rule of law, the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has overturned a controversial order issued by Judge Sarah Ellis, who had demanded that Border Commander Greg Bovino appear in her courtroom daily following his use of lawful crowd-control measures against violent rioters at the southern border.
Judge Ellis’ unprecedented order sparked widespread outrage, with critics calling it a “politically motivated overreach” that punished a respected federal officer for simply doing his job—protecting America’s borders.
The appeals court swiftly struck down the ruling, declaring it “improper and excessive,” and reaffirming Commander Bovino’s authority to secure the border and protect agents under his command.
Bovino, a veteran leader within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, had faced immense pressure after footage surfaced showing agents using non-lethal crowd control tactics to repel aggressive groups attempting to breach U.S. territory. Supporters argued that he was enforcing federal law against chaos fueled by border unrest.
Following the appellate decision, celebrations erupted across social media under hashtags like #VictoryForBovino, #SecureTheBorder, and #PressForward.
Patriots and lawmakers alike hailed the ruling as a turning point against judicial overreach and a message that law enforcement officers deserve support, not persecution.
“Commander Bovino stood firm when others would’ve backed down,” one supporter posted. “Now the courts have stood with him. This is a win for every American who believes in law and order.”
With this legal victory, Commander Bovino can now continue his duties without daily court interference—a powerful reaffirmation of border integrity and justice.
🔥 PRESS FORWARD, MR. BOVINO! America stands with you. 🇺🇸
