Ortiz said last month in a note to staff that was obtained by The Associated Press that he will leave June 30. The Border Patrol is responsible for patrolling the vast stretches of land between the legal border crossings to stop smuggling or illegal migration. His resume also includes numerous stints in other locations along the southern and northern borders. Most active Philippine volcano spews lava, locals ready to evacuate in event of explosionĪccording to his LinkedIn profile, before that Owens served as the head of the Border Patrol’s training academy in New Mexico.
It is staffed by roughly 1,400 Border Patrol agents. The sector stretches 245 miles (395 kilometers) along the Rio Grande River that divides Texas from Mexico. The New York Times reported that Owens has been with the Border Patrol for more than 20 years, most recently as the head of the Del Rio division in Texas.ĭel Rio is one of nine sectors along the southern border. “I am inspired by his commitment to the mission, and am grateful to him for his continued service in this new leadership role,” Mayorkas added. In a statement announcing Owens’ promotion, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said, “Chief Owens is a talented, selfless, and inspiring leader who is dedicated to the Border Patrol’s law enforcement mission, the men and women who fulfill it, and the country that we all serve.” Border Patrol veteran Jason Owens to lead the agency, replacing retiring chief Raul Ortiz at a time of intense political scrutiny over the administration’s immigration policies. WASHINGTON (AP) - The Biden administration on Friday named U.S.
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