The New York Times, a White House official said Biden tapped Magnus for the position because of his record reforming police departments in Richmond and Tucson, his embrace of community-policing programs, and because of his experience policing a city close to the U.S.-Mexico border.
In his new position, Magnus will be tasked with enforcing immigration laws and devising a solution on how to handle and house a record number of unaccompanied migrant children from Central America who are overwhelming detention facilities.In recent years, Magnus has become known over the years for his more progressive views with regard to law enforcement and immigration, which may rankle some conservatives who have seized on unquestioning support for law.