Border Patrol chief Mike Banks resigns in latest Trump immigration shakeup

Mike Banks has resigned as the head of the United States Border Patrol, citing a desire to enjoy family and life. He credited his departure with a decline in border crossings since President Donald Trump took office. Banks served as Border Patrol chief for roughly a year and four months, during which time he worked to secure the border. His resignation is the latest in a series of high-profile departures from the Trump administration, affecting the Department of Homeland Security and other immigration enforcement agencies.