ICE acting director Todd Lyons will resign, Homeland Security says
- Posted on April 17, 2026
- By Usa Today
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In brief
Todd Lyons, the acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, will step down from his position effective May 31, according to Department of Homeland Security officials. The resignation announcement coincides with heightened scrutiny following a congressional hearing that exposed alarming mortality rates among individuals held in ICE detention facilities. This transition marks a significant leadership change within the agency amid growing concerns about detainee welfare and oversight practices.
ICE acting director Todd Lyons will resign, Homeland Security says
Acting Director Todd Lyons will leave the job May 31, DHS said. The announcement comes within hours of a public hearing on the record number of detainee deaths in ICE detention centers.
