Controversy over enforcement actions by Border Patrol and ICE led to a partial shutdown of DHS from February to late April.

An agency spokesperson confirmed Banks’ resignation, but declined to give any reason for the sudden resignation, according to Reuters.

His resignation comes after a Washington Examiner investigation into unethical behavior as a federal agent, according to three sources.

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