U.S. Border Patrol chief resigns in latest immigration shakeup

Key people or organizations: Border Patrol, Border Patrol Chief Michael, Banks

Politics desk signal: immigration

Story focus: U.S. Border Patrol chief resigns in latest immigration shakeup

Source context: U.S. Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks, who was appointed to the role last year, told staff on Thursday that he is stepping down.

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