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Trump team drops accelerated training program for new ICE agents in rare climbdown: report

Fast-tracked training faced growing scrutiny from lawmakers as the administration seeks to rapidly build up the ranks

The Independent UK

Argument over how to carry out Trump’s deportation ‘master plan’ got so heated that officials had to ‘clear the room,’ report says

The fiery dispute centered on a proposal that would have allowed agents to enter homes without judicial warrants

The Independent UK

How the unreported killing of an American by ICE shattered two Texas families

Josh Orta was the sole witness of Ruben Martinez’s death to dispute the government’s account. Months later, he died in a crash after learning an ICE agent killed his friend.

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In a stunning twist, the head of ICE is being deported from his own job

The acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Todd Lyons, is stepping down from his role on May 31, marking the end of a tumultuous tenure defined by record-high deaths in detention centers, controversial enforcement tactics, and intense pressure from the White House.

The Mary Sue

ICE deported 174 Daca recipients through most of last year, agency head says in letter

So-called Dreamers – undocumented immigrants who arrived as children – were allowed to stay in US under Obama-era program

The Guardian - US

Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons Resigns Hours After Heated Congressional Hearing But He Isn't Leaving Just Yet

Freshly-minted DHS chief Markwayne Mullin praised Lyons as "a great leader of ICE" and credited him with advancing enforcement priorities and increasing removals

Latin Times

Two Reasons Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons Will Step Down By May 31: 'Thanks To Him, American Communities Are Safer'

Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons will resign by 31 May after stress-related hospitalisations and a desire to spend more time with his sons.

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Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons Announces Resignation

Acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director Todd Lyons announced he will resign from his position.

International Business Times

Senate passes short-term extension of surveillance law – as it happened

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The Guardian - US

Who Is Todd Lyons? ICE Director's Exit Plan Raises Uncertainty About the Future of US Immigration Enforcement

Todd Lyons to resign as head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, citing health and family reasons. Discover the impact on immigration policy and leadership challenges.

International Business Times UK

Acting ICE director Todd Lyons will step down at the end of May, says DHS

Lyons, who led agency since March 2025, to resign after turbulent year carrying out Trump’s immigration agenda

The Guardian - US

Acting ICE director Todd Lyons to leave agency

Lyons has defended ICE's conduct as the agency faces scrutiny over President Trump's mass deportation drive.

Axios

Budget resolution for immigration funds expected next week

Senate Republicans plan to release a budget resolution next week that would kick-start the process for a reconciliation bill on immigration enforcement funding and help end a partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security, lawmakers said Thursday. The party is aiming to provide about $70 billion in funding for…

Roll Call

Workers at LA stadium threaten World Cup strike amid anger over ICE

Unite Here co-president demands improvement in working conditions and urges Fifa to keep ICE away from matches

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California man shot by ICE says officials falsely labeled him a gang member

Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez was hit by more than six bullets, says lawyer, with ICE facing scrutiny over shooting

The Guardian - US

ICE agents shoot man in car in northern California

Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez hospitalized after shooting in rural Patterson as officials say investigation under way

The Independent UK

US still wants to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia, despite new agreement with Costa Rica

The Department of Homeland Security intends to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia despite a new agreement with Costa Rica to accept deportees who cannot legally be returned to their home countries

International Business Times UK

DHS Claims Migrant 'Beat Agent With A Shovel' — New Footage Shows No Attack Before ICE Agent Fired Through Closed Door

A newly released surveillance video casts doubt on the government's account of a January ICE shooting in Minneapolis, leading to dropped charges and potential perjury investigations.

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International Business Times UK

Trump's Acting ICE Chief Reportedly Hospitalised Twice Over Job Stress, Officials Say He's 'Visibly Upset'

Todd Lyons, Trump's acting ICE chief, was reportedly hospitalised twice over stress as officials described him as 'visibly upset' under pressure to deliver mass deportation targets.

Latin Times

White House Rejects Report About ICE Acting Head Being Hospitalized Twice Due To Stress-Related Issues: 'Inaccurate Trash'

The White House rejected a report claiming that acting ICE director Todd Lyons was hospitalized twice over the past months due to stress-related issues.

Latin Times

Acting ICE Head Reportedly Hospitalized Twice For Stress-Related Issues In The Past Seven Months

Acting ICE head Todd Lyons has been hospitalized twice in the past seven months for stress-related issues as he endures heavy pressure from top officials in the Trump administration to crack down on immigration.

International Business Times

ICE Head Todd Lyons Reportedly Hospitalized for Stress Multiple Times

According to a new report, Todd Lyons, the acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, was reportedly hospitalized at least twice in recent months for stress-related issues.

The Times of India

Acting ICE head Todd Lyons hospitalized twice over stress, Stephen Miller yells at him: Report

Acting head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement Todd Lyons has not been keeping well because of all the pressure the administration puts on him, Politico reported citing sources who said Lyons had been hospitalized twice over the last seven months. In one incident in December, Lyons’ security detail drove him…

Reason

ICE Insists Liberia Is the Only Place It Can Deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia

The administration insists it can only deport him to Africa. It's not clear why, other than to be vindictive.

The Mary Sue

A Save the World Cup bill just hit the floor after Democrats accused the ICE chief of planning a terror campaign that could ruin the entire tournament

A brand new “Save the World Cup” bill just hit the floor in Congress, aiming to put a firm stop to any potential immigration enforcement raids near FIFA World Cup matches and fan festivals in the United States this summer. New Jersey Congresswoman Nellie Pou, a Democrat, introduced this legislation…

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