Todd Lyons will step down as acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement at the end of this spring, Department of Homeland and Security officials have confirmed.
Markwayne Mullin announced the departure, saying that Lyons’ last day in the role would be May 31. No reason was given for his decision to leave.
In a statement, Mullin praised Lyons, calling him “a great leader of ICE and a key player in helping the Trump administration remove murderers, rapists, pedophiles, terrorists, and gang members from American communities.”
Lyons was overseeing immigration enforcement efforts, including the administration’s mass deportation plans.
His tenure came under scrutiny after a surge in arrests and incidents involving the deaths of two US citizens in January.
White House border official Tom Homan also praised Lyons, saying he “has served selflessly.”
“I commend him for his distinguished law enforcement career and the countless contributions he has made to protecting our country and advancing its interests,” Homan said.
It is unclear who will replace Lyons.
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