Michael Banks is no longer the border chief. He resigned in a surprise move. He started the job in January 2025. He watched the border very strictly. He said the border is now safe.
There are reports about his private life. He paid money for sex. This happened in Colombia and Thailand. The office checked this before. The case is now closed.
President Donald Trump fires many people. Kristi Noem also had to leave. Fewer people like the politics of Trump. Banks worked for Texas in the past. He managed the border there.
Banks sent officers to big cities. They arrested many people there. People argued often with the officers. It is not clear who is the new boss. David Venturella now leads the office ICE.
