U.S. Attorney for Arizona Gary Restaino speaks during a press conference in July 2024.The White House removed U.S. Attorney Gary Restaino Monday from his position as head prosecutor for the District of Arizona.
Gary Restaino was appointed in November 2021 by former President Joe Biden.
The U.S. Attorney’s office said under Restaino’s direction, they continued strong efforts at border security, enhanced violent crime prosecutions, and increased civil rights prosecutions and interventions.
The number of prosecutions he oversaw for illegal entry into the U.S. increased by 71% in the last two years while human smuggling prosecutions rose by 17%.
First Assistant United States Attorney Rachel Hernandez will serve as acting attorney for the district until a long-term replacement is appointed. The President appoints a United States Attorney to each of the 94 federal districts.
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