Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons will step down at the end of May, according to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin, as reported by Newsweek. Mullin praised Lyons for advancing President Donald Trump’s immigration agenda, highlighting increased deportations and enforcement actions targeting criminal offenders.
The report said Lyons plans to leave public service to spend more time with his family, according to a letter reviewed by The New York Times.
Acting ICE director Todd Lyons, who presided over the agency amid President Trump's immigration crackdown, is planning to leave his post later this spring, DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced Thursday. https://t.co/pMetAkNH7W pic.twitter.com/Xd7at1w8Aw
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Lyons, who joined ICE in 2007, rose through the ranks to lead the agency during a period of heightened scrutiny over immigration enforcement. According to the report, recent controversies, including fatal incidents involving federal agents, have intensified debate over ICE operations.
Officials said Lyons’ tenure saw record removals despite operational challenges. The Department of Homeland Security has not yet announced a successor, leaving questions about future leadership at the agency.
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