Todd Lyons
Person ExecutiveTodd Lyons was acting director of ICE, resigning in May 2026 after a turbulent year under Trump's immigration agenda.
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Todd Lyons served as the acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). He is newsworthy due to his leadership role during a period of heightened focus on immigration enforcement under the Trump administration. Recent news highlights his resignation at the end of May 2026, after leading the agency since March 2025. During his tenure, ICE faced scrutiny for its deportation practices, including the deportation of DACA recipients and allegations of hiring employees with questionable qualifications. Furthermore, ICE's actions, such as a shooting incident in California and deportation attempts despite agreements with other countries, have sparked controversy and protests. The presence of ICE at events like the World Cup has also drawn criticism, raising concerns about working conditions and the agency's overall impact on communities.
Last updated: June 14, 2026
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New York resident sues ICE on free speech grounds over critical email sent to its former head
ICE agent arrested over shooting of Venezuelan man in Minnesota
Border Patrol chief Mike Banks resigns in latest Trump immigration shakeup
Trump taps David Venturella, former private prison executive, to lead ICE
ICE deported 174 Daca recipients through most of last year, agency head says in letter
ICE’s hiring spree led to influx of recruits with questionable qualifications, investigation shows
ICE acting director Todd Lyons will resign at end of May, DHS says
Acting ICE director Todd Lyons will step down at the end of May, says DHS
