ICE Director Lyons submits resignation letter to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin
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Acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director Todd Lyons submitted his resignation letter to Homeland Secretary Markwayne Mullin Thursday, writing that he’ll keep on by way of May 31 so as to help the transition course of, Fox News can verify, in accordance to acquainted sources.
According to the identical supply, Lyons stated in his letter he desires to spend extra time along with his household, together with his sons, who’re “reaching a pivotal point in their lives,” and that it has been a privilege to serve below President Donald Trump.
Secretary Mullin instructed Fox News Digital that Lyons has been “a great leader.”
“Director Lyons has been a great leader of ICE and key player in helping the Trump administration remove murderers, rapists, pedophiles, terrorists, and gang members from American communities,” Mullin stated in a press release. “He jumpedstarted an agency that had not been allowed to do his job for four years. Thanks to his leadership, American communities are safer.”
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Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons submitted his resignation letter to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin on Thursday, in accordance to acquainted sources. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc by way of Getty Images)
Lyons has overseen roughly 584,000 ICE deportations since President donald trump It was inaugurated for a second time period final yr.
He has served in ICE for 20 years and was beforehand in particular forces within the US Air Force.
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“We wish him luck on his next opportunity in the private sector. His last day is May 31, 2026,” Mullin concluded.
This is a creating story; verify again later for updates.
