Summary
Todd Lyons, the acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), will resign on May 31, 2026. He is stepping down to spend more time with his family, according to his letter to the Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin.
Key Facts
- Todd Lyons has been the acting head of ICE and announced he will leave next month.
- DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin confirmed Lyons’ resignation and praised his leadership.
- Lyons helped ICE increase deportations of criminals and other individuals deemed threats.
- Lyons joined ICE in 2007 and rose through the ranks before becoming acting director.
- Lyons stated his family needs more of his time as the main reason for stepping down.
- Lyons’ last day as acting ICE director is May 31, 2026.
- The ICE agency has been under scrutiny for its operations in U.S. cities recently.
- DHS had a recent leadership change when former Secretary Kristi Noem was fired last month.
