Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announces new director and deputy director appointments for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to reinstate a culture of accountability under President Donald Trump’s administration.
Key Points
Todd Lyons appointed as acting ICE director
Madison Sheahan appointed as deputy director of ICE
Both have extensive experience in law enforcement and leadership roles
Pros
Appointment of strong executors to lead ICE
Focus on achieving the American people’s mandate to target, arrest, and deport illegal aliens
Establishing a culture of accountability within ICE
Cons
Political implications of appointments under the Trump administration