ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons Plans to Leave Agency This Spring
Todd Lyons, the acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), plans to leave the federal government later this spring. Two U.S. officials familiar with his plans confirmed the departure to CBS News.
Todd Lyons, who has been serving as the acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, is planning to step down from his role later this spring, according to two U.S. officials familiar with his plans.
Lyons took over as acting ICE director on March 9, 2025, after his predecessor was reassigned. He is a member of the Senior Executive Service and has been working within the federal government before taking on this top immigration role.
ICE is responsible for enforcing immigration laws throughout the United States, including conducting deportations, investigating immigration violations, and working with local law enforcement on immigration matters. The agency oversees detention facilities and handles cases involving people who entered the country illegally or overstayed their visas.
Lyons' departure would leave another leadership vacancy at the top of the immigration enforcement agency during a time when immigration policy remains a major political issue.
ICE is the agency that handles immigration enforcement across the country, including deportations and border security. Leadership changes at ICE can affect how immigration laws are enforced and impact millions of immigrants and their families.
The administration will need to name a new acting director or nominate someone for the permanent role.
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