US Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks told CNN Thursday he was stepping down from his post, effective immediately, marking the latest senior immigration official to leave the Department of Homeland Security since Secretary Markwayne Mullin stepped into the top job.
In a statement, Banks said he was “proud” of his time at Border Patrol and was leaving it now “as the most secure border” in the nation’s history.
“After almost 37 years of public service now is my time to enjoy family and life,” he said.
Banks was appointed to Border Patrol’s top position in January 2025. He was a long time Border Patrol agent who previously served as Texas’ border czar.
CNN has reached out to CBP and DHS for comment.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
