ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons to Resign

Homeland Security announces Lyons' departure effective May 31, 2026.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 10:16am

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A dimly lit, shadowy government office with an empty desk in the center, bathed in warm, diagonal sunlight, conceptually representing the departure of a key immigration official.The resignation of a top ICE official signals a potential shift in the federal government's approach to immigration enforcement.Chicago Today

Todd Lyons, the acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), will be resigning from his position, according to an announcement from the Department of Homeland Security. Lyons' last day will be May 31, 2026.

Why it matters

Lyons' resignation comes at a pivotal time for immigration policy in the United States, as the Biden administration continues to navigate complex issues around border security, deportations, and the treatment of undocumented immigrants.

The details

Lyons has served as the acting director of ICE since 2023, overseeing the federal agency's immigration enforcement efforts. No specific reasons were given for his departure, but the Department of Homeland Security wished him well in his future endeavors in the private sector.

  • Lyons will resign effective May 31, 2026.

The players

Todd Lyons

The acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) since 2023.

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

The federal agency that oversees ICE and announced Lyons' resignation.

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The takeaway

Lyons' departure from ICE comes at a critical juncture for immigration policy in the United States, as the Biden administration continues to grapple with complex issues around border security, deportations, and the treatment of undocumented immigrants.