India, April 17 -- Acting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director Todd Lyons will step down from his role at the end of May, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed on Thursday.

Lyons has led ICE since March 2025 and will officially leave his post on May 31, according to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin. In a statement, Mullin thanked Lyons for his service and said he is expected to transition to opportunities in the private sector.

Mullins said, "Thanks to his leadership, American communities are safer."

Lyons assumed leadership of ICE during a major policy shift aimed at ramping up deportations and tightening border enforcement.

His appointment came after internal reshuffles driven by dissatisfaction within...