Department of Homeland Security

Obama's Border Chief Resigns

Nick R. Martin | December 22, 2011, 5:26PM

Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Alan Bersin

The head of U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced his resignation on Thursday, less than two years after being appointed to the job by President Obama.

Commissioner Alan Bersin, who was one of 15 administration officials given recess appointments on March 27, 2010, said he sent his resignation to the president earlier in the day. It will be effective Dec. 30.

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