(WASHINGTON) -- Michael Banks, the head of U.S. Border Patrol, is stepping down, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott confirmed on Thursday.
"We thank U.S. Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks for his decades of service to this country and congratulate him on his second retirement after returning to serve during one of the most challenging periods for border security," Scott said in a statement.
"During his time as Chief, the border was transformed from chaos to the most secure border ever recorded. We wish him and his family well," Scott added.
Banks was tapped to lead the agency by President Donald Trump in January 2025. He has helped oversee the administration's immigration crackdown.
His departure is just the latest in what has been a major shakeup of immigration leadership in recent months.
In March, the Senate confirmed then-Sen. Markwayne Mullin to replace Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary after Noem was removed from the post by President Donald Trump.
That same month, Gregory Bovino retired as commander-at-large of CBP immigration enforcement operations.
Immigration Customs and Enforcement Director Todd Lyons is expected to depart his post at the end of the month. Dave Venturella, a former career ICE agent, is set to take his place.
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