Sheahan, Madison D.
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Madison D. Sheahan |
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| Agency | ICE |
| Role | Deputy Director |
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| Status | Active |
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Madison D. Sheahan
- Madison D. Sheahan** (born February 9, 1997) is the Deputy Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), appointed in March 2025 by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Sheahan is responsible for helping lead the agency’s operations and strategy, which encompass oversight of thousands of employees and a multi-billion dollar annual budget. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Background and Education
Sheahan was born in Curtice, Ohio, and grew up on a family horse farm. She graduated from Genoa Area High School in 2015 and attended Ohio State University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in public affairs, public management, leadership, and policy with a minor in community and business leadership in 2019. During college she was active in leadership programs and competitive athletics. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Career
Before joining ICE, Sheahan held several political and public administration roles:
- **Political Director for then-Governor Kristi Noem (South Dakota)** (2021–2024), where she coordinated political strategy and support operations. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
- **Executive Director, South Dakota Republican Party** (2023–2024). :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
- **Secretary, Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries** (January 2024–March 2025), overseeing enforcement and regulatory divisions and instituting operational programs, including a Special Operations Group to support statewide public safety efforts. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
In March 2025, DHS Secretary Noem selected Sheahan as **Deputy Director of ICE**, placing her in a top leadership position within the agency alongside acting ICE Director Todd Lyons. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
Notable Context
Sheahan’s appointment to a senior ICE leadership role has attracted media and public attention due to her relatively young age and atypical background for a federal law enforcement executive. Some commentators have noted her previous state agency and political experience, while others have highlighted the absence of traditional immigration enforcement experience prior to the role. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
Documented Incidents
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Evidence and Sources
- **ICE Official Leadership Page** – confirms current position and title. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
- **Homeland Security Today** – announcement of appointment. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
- **Biographical Summary** – personal background and education information. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
- **Media Coverage** – commentary on qualifications and public reaction. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
Notes
- Additional verification (education documents, official federal bio) may be added when available.