His departure is the latest shakeup of immigration leadership in recent months.

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.…