ICE Director Lyons to Depart in May After Tumultuous Tenure

The acting head of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement will leave the agency at the end of May after a tumultuous year managing President Donald Trump’s mass arrest and deportation campaign.

Todd Lyons has been the agency’s acting head since March 2025. During his tenure, he oversaw the rapid expansion of ICE ranks, while repeatedly defending the use of force in raids across the country. He was also a vocal defender of agents wearing masks, saying they needed to conceal their identities for safety.