Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, Biden’s pick to lead immigration enforcement agency, withdraws from nomination

Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez on Monday withdrew his nomination to become the country’s top immigration enforcement official. (Credit: Michael Brochstein/Sipa USA via REUTERS)

Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, who was previously tapped to lead the country’s immigration and customs enforcement agency, said Monday that he was withdrawing himself from consideration for the role after his confirmation vote has stalled for months in Congress.

Gonzalez made the announcement on Monday via Twitter, noting that “more than a year has passed since the President nominated me for this important position.”