Summary
Todd Lyons, the acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), will resign at the end of May 2026. Under his leadership since March 2025, ICE expanded its operations and budget in line with President Donald Trump’s immigration policies.
Key Facts
- Todd Lyons has served as acting director of ICE since March 2025.
- He led ICE during a time of increased funding and expanded enforcement under President Trump’s immigration agenda.
- Lyons is resigning effective May 31, 2026.
- Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin praised Lyons as a leader who made communities safer.
- Lyons faced congressional scrutiny over ICE’s actions and budget requests.
- ICE was involved in controversial immigration enforcement operations in U.S. cities like Chicago and Minneapolis.
- Public opinion of ICE has been mostly unfavorable during Lyons’ time as acting director.
- The Department of Homeland Security recently changed leadership, with Mullin taking over as secretary after the firing of Kristi Noem.
