Acting ICE Director Lyons to Resign This Spring
Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Todd Lyons, will be stepping down from his position later this spring, according to National Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin. Lyons, a long-standing figure within the federal agency, served as the temporary head of ICE during the final stages of the Trump administration’s mass deportation plan. His tenure was marked by increased enforcement activity by ICE, leading to a rise in arrests during the preceding year.
The agency also faced significant scrutiny following the deaths of two American citizens in January involving federal agents. In a statement, Secretary Mullin described Lyons as a “distinguished ICE leader” and highlighted his role in removing “killers, abusers, pedophiles, terrorists, and gang members from American communities.” However, Mullin did not disclose the specific reasons behind Lyons’ resignation. The date of Lyons’ departure has not yet been officially announced.
The resignation follows Lyons’ role as the head of ICE and his involvement in overseeing operational changes within the agency. Further details regarding the circumstances surrounding his departure are expected.
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