Michael Banks, chief of the U.S. Border Patrol, resigns amid a series of leadership changes in immigration enforcement under the Trump administration. Banks cited family reasons and highlighted his role in securing the border during his tenure.
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Todd Lyons, acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, will leave the agency on May 31 after leading aggressive deportation efforts under President Trump. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin praised Lyons' leadership but did not name a successor.
An ICE agent in Minnesota faces felony assault charges for allegedly pointing a gun at two drivers during a federal immigration enforcement operation. The charges mark the first criminal case tied to the controversial Operation Metro Surge.
Gregory Bovino, a senior U.S. Border Patrol official known for leading aggressive immigration raids in major cities, is retiring at the end of this month amid controversy. His tenure included criticized operations in Los Angeles and other cities, culminating in backlash after fatal shootings during an enforcement action in Minneapolis and legal challenges over his tactics. Bovino’s retirement coincides with leadership changes at the Department of Homeland Security and marks the conclusion of a contentious period in Trump-era immigration enforcement.