Chris Magnus | |
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| Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection | |
| In office December 13, 2021 – November 12, 2022 | |
| President | Joe Biden |
| Preceded by | Kevin McAleenan |
| Succeeded by | Troy A. Miller (Acting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 26, 1960 Lansing, Michigan, U.S. |
| Education | Lansing Community College Michigan State University (BCJ, MA) |
Christopher J. Magnus (born October 26, 1960)[1][2][3] is a former American law enforcement professional who served as the commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection from 2021 to 2022. He was previously chief of police in Tucson, Arizona; Fargo, North Dakota; and Richmond, California. He is an advocate of community policing and of sanctuary cities and states.
On November 12, 2022, Magnus submitted his resignation to President Joe Biden, who was reported to have requested it days prior.[4][5] Magnus had initially refused to resign and was threatened with termination if he did not.
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- ^ Elizabeth Weise (September 24, 2015) [September 23, 2015]. "'All lives matter' a creed for Richmond, Calif. police". USA Today.
- ^ Shakil, Ismail; Stone, Mike (14 November 2022). "Biden accepts resignation of top U.S. Border official Magnus". Reuters.
- ^ "Statement by White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on the Resignation of the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection". 13 November 2022.