James Ziglar Nominated for INS Commissioner Position
Posted May 18, 2001

President George W. Bush has nominated James Ziglar as the next Commissioner of INS. On April 27, 2001, Attorney General John Ashcroft heartily endorsed the nomination, praising Ziglar for his management abilities and legal experience. Mr. Ashcroft declared, "[W]hile we must guard our nation's borders with vigilance, we must also remember that the greatness of our nation comes from generations of immigrants. Legal immigrants should be greeted with open arms, not endless lines. I look forward to working with Jim to implement such ideals, and I know he will lead the INS with honor."

Mr. Ziglar's current position is as Sergeant at Arms of the U.S. Senate, where he oversees protocol and law enforcement for the Senate, as well as being responsible for general administrative matters. His prior position was as Managing Director of the financial services company Paine Webber Inc. He has also held other governmental positions at the U.S. Department of the Interior as a Senatorial aide and at the U.S. Supreme Court as a law clerk. Additionally, he has previously practiced law at firms in New York and Phoenix.