US Border Patrol chief to retire at end of June
Posted on AllSides May 31st, 2023
From The Left
US Border Patrol Chief Raul Ortiz is retiring at the end of June after more than three decades with the agency.
“After a 32-year Border Patrol career spanning multiple Sectors, HQ tours, and overseas assignments in Afghanistan, I have decided to retire from federal service on June 30th,” Ortiz wrote in a letter to Border Patrol employees.
“I leave at ease, knowing we have a tremendous uniformed and professional workforce, strong relationships with our union partners, and outstanding leaders who will continue to tirelessly advocate for you each day.”
Ortiz, who...