The Trump administration has made plans for U.S. Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino and some of his agents to soon leave the Chicago area, three U.S. officials told CBS News Monday, after taking a leading role in a months-long crackdown that has been marked by controversial arrests and clashes with protesters.

Bovino and many of the green-uniformed Border Patrol agents under his command could depart Chicago as early as later this week, the officials said, requesting anonymity to discuss internal plans.

The plans could change, the officials cautioned, adding that some Customs and Border Protection personnel are expected to stay in Chicago.

The Trump administration deployed more than 200 Border Patrol agents to Chicago, internal government documents show, directing them to play a major

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