Todd Lyons, the acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), will resign at the end of May, as announced by Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin. Lyons, who took on the role in March 2025, played a significant part in executing President Donald Trump’s immigration policies, which included mass deportations and increased arrests. Under his leadership, ICE received substantial funding to expand its operations, but faced backlash after incidents involving the deaths of protesters. Lyons’ departure comes amid ongoing debates in Congress over ICE’s funding and practices. His successor will inherit an agency that remains controversial and central to immigration policy discussions. Lyons’ resignation follows the recent firing of former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, with Mullin now leading the department and potentially continuing Trump’s agenda with a softer approach.
QUESTION: How might the change in leadership at ICE impact the future of immigration policy in the United States?
ICE acting director Todd Lyons will resign at end of May, DHS says
