Julie Myers was an assistant secretary overseeing Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement division. She was appointed to the position by George W. Bush in January 2006. The White House: Julie L. Myers In November 2007, it was revealed that she was part of a three-judge panel at an office Halloween party that praised a potentially offensive costume. Myers resigned in 2008, stating that her last day in the position would be November 15, 2008.CNNPolitics.com: Bush immigration chief resigns (November 6, 2008)
Fast Facts:
- Born: 1969The White House: Julie L. Myers
- Alma Mater: Baylor UniversityThe White House: Julie L. Myers
- Political party: RepublicanThe White House: Julie L. Myers
- Spouse: John F. WoodThe White House: Julie L. Myers
- Niece of former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Richard Myers
- Set records for illegal immigrants and fugitive arrests while in officeCNNPolitics.com: Bush immigration chief resigns (November 6, 2008)
- Was assistant secretary for 3 years
- Has not yet stated her next career decision
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"She is very proud of the accomplishments of ICE, and is very proud to have served with the men and women of ICE." — Kelly Nantel, spokeswomanCNNPolitics.com: Bush immigration chief resigns (November 6, 2008)
Halloween Party
In October 2007, Myers and the Department she represents came under fire for holding a Halloween costume party where some attendants wore racially-insensitive garb. A Department photographer snapped Myers and a white Homeland Security Department employee dressed in prison stripes, dreadlocks and dark makeup. She has since apologized, stating that some of the costumes were "inappropriate and offensive."CNN.com: Immigration chief apologizes for 'offensive' costumes at her party (November 5, 2007)
