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Todd Lyons

Todd Michael Lyons is a law enforcement officer currently serving as the acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). He assumed this role on March 9, 2025.

1 hour ago : Todd Lyons Resigns as Acting ICE Director, Submitting Letter to DHS Secretary

Todd Lyons, the Acting ICE Director, has resigned from his position and submitted a resignation letter to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin. His departure impacts the Department of Homeland Security.

1973: Todd Lyons Born

In 1973, Todd Michael Lyons was born. He would later become a law enforcement officer.

1993: Enlisted in the Air Force

In 1993, Todd Lyons began his service in the United States Air Force.

1999: Entered Law Enforcement in Florida

In 1999, Todd Lyons entered law enforcement in Florida.

2007: Joined ICE ERO

In 2007, Todd Lyons joined U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) division as an immigration enforcement agent, beginning his service in Dallas, Texas.

August 2014: Chief of Staff for ERO Dallas

In August 2014, Todd Lyons became the chief of staff for the ERO Dallas Field Office director.

March 2015: Chief of Staff for ERO Dallas

In March 2015, Todd Lyons was the chief of staff for the ERO Dallas Field Office director.

April 2015: Assistant Field Office Director in ERO Dallas

In April 2015, Todd Lyons became an assistant field office director in ERO Dallas.

September 2017: Assistant Field Office Director in ERO Dallas

In September 2017, Todd Lyons was the assistant field office director in ERO Dallas.

October 2024: Acting Assistant Director of Field Operations for ICE

In October 2024, Todd Lyons was promoted to the position of acting assistant director of field operations for ICE.

2024: Potential ICE Director

In 2024, after Donald Trump won the presidential election, Todd Lyons was considered a "favorite" to be named director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

February 2025: Acting Head of ICE ERO

In February 2025, Todd Lyons became the acting head of ICE ERO.

March 9, 2025: Acting Director of ICE

On March 9, 2025, Todd Lyons became the acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

April 2025: Border Security Expo Speech

In April 2025, speaking at the Border Security Expo, Todd Lyons stated his aim to transform immigration enforcement into a business.

May 12, 2025: Secret Memorandum

On May 12, 2025, Todd Lyons authored a secret memorandum that was later leaked, authorizing ICE officers to forcibly enter homes without a warrant.

March 2026: Hospitalized for Stress

In March 2026, it was reported that Todd Lyons had been hospitalized at least twice for stress-related issues during the prior seven months.