ICE Director Resigns as Deportation Numbers Rise

Liberty Check

• Lyons is leaving after a long career with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
• His tenure was marked by higher removal numbers and a harder line on enforcement.
• The move comes as immigration remains a central issue for the administration.

Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons has submitted his resignation to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, ending a distinguished career spanning two decades within the agency. A former U.S. Air Force special forces member, Lyons will conclude his service on May 31, 2026, to focus on his family.

During the first year of the current administration, Lyons oversaw the removal of 584,000 individuals as part of a renewed commitment to constitutional law enforcement. His leadership reversed years of stagnation, focusing exclusively on protecting the sovereignty of the United States and the safety of its citizens.

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin praised the outgoing director for his decisive actions regarding public safety.

“He jumpstarted an agency that had not been allowed to do its job for four years. Thanks to his leadership, American communities are safer.”

Border Czar Tom Homan and White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller both lauded Lyons for his role in reversing the previous border invasion. They credited his courage with saving thousands of American lives through the strict enforcement of federal immigration statutes.

The departure of such a pivotal patriot highlights the ongoing need for steadfast leadership in the fight to secure our borders. Maintaining this momentum is crucial for the preservation of the rule of law and national security.

Our freedoms depend on staying vigilant.

Our freedoms depend on staying vigilant.