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Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons submits resignation letter to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin 60%
By Jasmine Baehr0% Bill Melugin0% Preston Mizell0%
4/17/2026, 12:16:20 AM
Topics: Politics
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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 will stay on through May 31 to assist the transition process, Fox News has confirmed.
According to a source, Lyons said in his letter he wants to spend more time with his family, including his sons, who are "reaching a pivotal point in their lives," and that it's been a privilege to serve under President Donald Trump.
"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 said in a statement.
"He jumpstarted an agency that had not been allowed to do its job for four years.
Thanks to his leadership, American communities are safer."
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Lyons has overseen roughly 584,000 ICE deportations since President Donald Trump was inaugurated for a second term last year.
He has served with ICE for 20 years and was previously in special forces in the U.S.
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 developing story; check back later for updates.
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