ICE Director
Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
The Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is the senior official responsible for the agency’s overall operations, policy implementation, and strategic direction. ICE operates under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
The Director oversees all ICE components, including Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), and exercises authority over national enforcement priorities, resource allocation, and senior leadership appointments.
| Name | Role | Since | Status | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd M. Lyons | Acting Director | March 9, 2025 | Active | [1] |
Former Directors
| Name | Term | Notes | Sources |
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Acting Directors
Individuals serving in an acting or interim capacity are listed separately to reflect temporary appointments.
| Name | Acting term | Concurrent role | Sources |
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Authority and oversight
The ICE Director reports to the Secretary of Homeland Security and is subject to congressional oversight. Decisions made at this level influence enforcement practices nationwide and may have direct operational consequences across ICE field offices.
Related pages
- ↑ ICE leadership update confirming Todd M. Lyons as Acting Director, March 2025.