Report: Biden nominates Chris Magnus to lead Customs and Border Protection

KOLD Tucson ^ | 04/12/2021 | KOLD News 13 Staff

[wac3rd]

President Joe Biden will nominate Tucson police Chief Chris Magnus to lead Customs and Border Protection, according to a report in the New York Times on Monday, April 12.

Magnus’ nomination is one of six announced for roles in the Department of Homeland Security, the report says. Read the Times article HERE.

Magnus has publicly criticized the immigration policies of former President Donald Trump.

Tucson Mayor Regina Romero issued a statement in support of the nomination:

“I want to congratulate Chief Magnus for his nomination to serve as Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection,” said Mayor Regina Romero. “During his time in Tucson and throughout his career, Chief Magnus has developed a national reputation for his sensible, inclusive approach to policing that has always centered around community building.

Chief Magnus has always understood the importance of distinguishing the role of local law enforcement from federal immigration enforcement and how critical this is to protecting community trust. He has gained valuable experience serving as Police Chief of a major city here in the Borderlands.

As an established immigrant-welcoming community and in response to SB-1070, Mayor & Council directed a series of amendments to TPD’s General Orders that protect victims and witnesses of crimes from arbitrary immigration status inquires, prohibit stops and detentions based on “suspicions” of unlawful status, and other actions aimed at protecting the rights of our immigrant communities. I am grateful for the Chief’s leadership in implementing these reforms, as well as other efforts including streamlining TPD’s U-visa process and the creation of a new refugee liaison program.

[rlmorel]

Right...see my post at #14 above.

So true.