Chris Magnus has submitted his resignation from the role of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner, the White House announced late Saturday, amid record numbers of illegal immigrants entering the United States from Mexico.
President Joe Biden accepted the resignation, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement.
“President Biden appreciates Commissioner Magnus’ nearly forty years of service and the contributions he made to police reform during his tenure as police chief in three U.S. cities,” the statement reads. “The President thanks Mr. Magnus for his service at CBP and wishes him well.”
The resignation letter from Magnus (pdf) offered no reason why he is leaving his post. In the letter, he said he was grateful to have served in the role, and that his resignation is effective immediately….