In the United States, Michael Banks, the Chief of the U.S. Border Patrol, announced his resignation effective immediately during a televised statement on Fox News. Banks had been in his position since January 2025, a time when he was tasked with addressing significant concerns surrounding illegal crossings at the southwest border. The Border Patrol witnessed a decline in illegal crossings, with reports indicating only 11,732 encounters recorded in March 2026 compared to nearly 190,000 during the same month in 2024. His departure is part of a notable leadership shake-up amid the ongoing immigration enforcement strategy employed by the Trump administration. Michael Banks’ tenure as Border Patrol Chief was marked by significant scrutiny and challenges due to high levels of illegal immigration, which prompted his prior involvement in a state administrative role in Texas before rejoining the federal agency. Under his leadership, the Border Patrol underwent a transition characterized by a focus on securing the border more efficiently. Despite this, controversies also surfaced, including an incident in which U.S. Border Patrol agents were involved in fatal shootings, highlighting the complexities of enforcing immigration policies. While his appointment was framed within the context of a crisis in immigration management, Banks believed he transformed the operational environment from chaos to an unprecedented level of security. He cited