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Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks Resigns 37 Years, Nurse Shooting

5/15/2026

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Michael Banks is leaving the U.S. Border Patrol effective immediately after 37 years.
He said he restored the border to its most secure condition before departing.
Banks rejoined as chief at the start of President Donald Trump’s second term.
He oversaw a historic drop in illegal crossings.
He deployed hundreds of agents to Los Angeles, Chicago and Minneapolis, where clashes occurred and nurse Alex Pretti was fatally shot.

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Michael Banks is leaving the U.S. Border Patrol effective immediately after 37 years.
He said he restored the border to its most secure condition before departing.
Banks rejoined as chief at the start of President Donald Trump’s second term.
He oversaw a historic drop in illegal crossings.
He deployed hundreds of agents to Los Angeles, Chicago and Minneapolis, where clashes occurred and nurse Alex Pretti was fatally shot.