Todd Lyons, acting head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to step down
- Posted on April 17, 2026
- By Le Monde
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In brief
Todd Lyons, who served as acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement since March, has announced his departure from the position. During his tenure, Lyons played a central role in implementing the Trump administration's stringent immigration enforcement policies. His resignation marks a significant transition within ICE leadership as the agency continues executing controversial enforcement operations and deportation initiatives.
Todd Lyons, acting head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to step down
Lyons, who was appointed acting director in March, was a 'key player' in US President Donald Trump's anti-immigrant crackdown.
