ICE Director Todd Lyons Resigns

His departure comes as the Department of Homeland Security faces significant internal pressure and a lack of permanent leadership across several key sub-agencies.

Lyons managed the controversial Operation Metro Surge, which has drawn intense scrutiny from lawmakers and civil rights groups.

While the administration has praised Lyons for his dedication, his tenure was marked by a sharp increase in detention deaths and allegations of insufficient oversight.

The search for a successor begins amid a broader debate over federal immigration policy and the agency's future direction.