The Latest Breaking News from Todd Lyons

ICE Agents Could Be Deployed To World Cup To Provide Security: Report

Federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents might be at FIFA World Cup matches to help provide security, according to a new report.

International Business Times · May 13

OPT faces fresh political heat in US amid fraud allegations; Intl students will face the brunt

The Optional Practical Training (OPT) program, a crucial post-study work route for thousands of international students in the US, is once again in the crosshairs of America’s immigration debate, after federal authorities alleged widespread fraud and abuse within the system.

The Times of India · May 13

Former private prison executive David Venturella will become ICE's acting leader

The Trump administration says a former executive at a private prison operator will serve as the acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

The Independent UK · May 13

Trump team drops accelerated training program for new ICE agents in rare climbdown: report

Fast-tracked training faced growing scrutiny from lawmakers as the administration seeks to rapidly build up the ranks

The Independent UK · May 6

Argument over how to carry out Trump’s deportation ‘master plan’ got so heated that officials had to ‘clear the room,’ report says

The fiery dispute centered on a proposal that would have allowed agents to enter homes without judicial warrants

The Independent UK · May 5

How the unreported killing of an American by ICE shattered two Texas families

Josh Orta was the sole witness of Ruben Martinez’s death to dispute the government’s account. Months later, he died in a crash after learning an ICE agent killed his friend.

The Texas Tribune · May 4

In a stunning twist, the head of ICE is being deported from his own job

The acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Todd Lyons, is stepping down from his role on May 31, marking the end of a tumultuous tenure defined by record-high deaths in detention centers, controversial enforcement tactics, and intense pressure from the White House. 

The Mary Sue · Apr 19

ICE deported 174 Daca recipients through most of last year, agency head says in letter

So-called Dreamers – undocumented immigrants who arrived as children – were allowed to stay in US under Obama-era program

The Guardian - US · Apr 18

Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons Resigns Hours After Heated Congressional Hearing But He Isn't Leaving Just Yet

Freshly-minted DHS chief Markwayne Mullin praised Lyons as "a great leader of ICE" and credited him with advancing enforcement priorities and increasing removals

Latin Times · Apr 17

Two Reasons Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons Will Step Down By May 31: 'Thanks To Him, American Communities Are Safer'

Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons will resign by 31 May after stress-related hospitalisations and a desire to spend more time with his sons.

International Business Times UK · Apr 17