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Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons is leaving the Department of Homeland Security

Nbcwashington · · 270 words · By Laura Strickler; Phil Helsel; NBC News
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9 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons is leaving the Department of Homeland Security”
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Multiple independent sources, including Al Jazeera and Wikipedia, confirm that Todd Lyons is the Acting Director of ICE and is leaving the government.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Todd Michael Lyons (born c. 1973) is a law enforcement officer who has served as Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement since March 9, 2025.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Todd_Lyons
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On September 24, 2025, a shooter identified as Joshua Jahn shot three people detained by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents at an immigration facility near Interstate 35E i…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Dallas_ICE_facility_shoot…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The director of United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is a civilian official in the United States Department of Homeland Security. During July 2010 the position's title was changed f…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Director_of_United_States_Immi…
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“Lyons' last day will be May 31”
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Both Daily Maverick and a web search result mentioning Markwayne Mullin confirm that Todd Lyons' last day is May 31.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The director of United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is a civilian official in the United States Department of Homeland Security. During July 2010 the position's title was changed f…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Director_of_United_States_Immi…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Todd Michael Lyons (born c. 1973) is a law enforcement officer who has served as Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement since March 9, 2025.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Todd_Lyons
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is the U.S. federal executive department responsible for public security, comparable to interior ministries abroad. Its missions involve anti-te…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Department_of_Ho…
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“Lyons has been the acting head of ICE during the agency’s controversial mass immigration crackdowns that targeted Democrat-run cities under the Trump administration.”
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Wikipedia confirms Todd Lyons has been Acting Director since March 2025 and that the second Trump administration has pursued a 'hardline' mass deportation campaign.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Nicholas Joseph Fuentes (born August 18, 1998) is an American far-right political commentator, live streamer, and influencer. He hosts the livestreamed show America First, where he has advanced white …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_Fuentes
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is a federal law enforcement agency under the United States Department of Homeland Security. Its stated mission is to conduct criminal inves…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Immigration_and_…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — During Donald Trump's second term as president of the United States, his administration has pursued a deportation policy generally described as "hardline", "maximalist", and as a "mass deportation" ca…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deportation_in_the_second_Trum…
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“two U.S. citizens were fatally shot by federal agents in Minneapolis earlier this year.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that federal agents fatally shot two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis in January 2026.
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web search NEUTRAL — MINNEAPOLIS – US immigration agents shot and killed a US citizen in Minneapolis on Jan 24, officials said, sparking fierce protests and condemnations from local leaders in the second such incident in …
https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/federal-age…
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web search NEUTRAL — Federal agents fatally shot a 37-year-old man in Minneapolis on January 24, 2026, during a large-scale enforcement push called Operation Metro Surge.
https://www.visaverge.com/news/federal-agents-fatally-shoot-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Since returning to office in 2025, President Donald Trump has taken major steps to reshape immigration policy and enforcement in pursuit of his campaign promise to execute “the largest domestic deport…
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/council-on-foreign-relations_…
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“Trump appointed Lyons as acting director of the agency in March of 2025, succeeding Caleb Vitello who was reassigned.”
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Wikipedia explicitly states Todd Lyons has served as Acting Director of ICE since March 9, 2025.
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web search NEUTRAL — Donald John Trump (born June 14, 1946) is an American politician, media personality, and businessman who is the 47th president of the United States. A member of the Republican Party, he served as the …
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Trump
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web search NEUTRAL — Stay informed and read the latest breaking news and updates on Donald Trump from AP News, the definitive source for independent journalism.
https://apnews.com/hub/donald-trump
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web search NEUTRAL — 1 day ago · Donald Trump (born June 14, 1946, New York, New York, U.S.) is a former real estate mogul and reality TV star who has served as the 45th and 47th president of the United States.
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Donald-Trump
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“President Donald Trump appointed Mullin, a U.S. senator and political ally, in March after firing Kristi Noem from the role.”
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While the appointment of Markwayne Mullin is corroborated, the specific detail about firing Kristi Noem from that role is only mentioned in one web search result and not confirmed by other provided evidence.
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web search NEUTRAL — 1 day ago · Donald Trump (born June 14, 1946, New York, New York, U.S.) is a former real estate mogul and reality TV star who has served as the 45th and 47th president of the United States.
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Donald-Trump
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web search NEUTRAL — Donald John Trump (born June 14, 1946) is an American politician, media personality, and businessman who is the 47th president of the United States. A member of the Republican Party, he served as the …
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Trump
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web search NEUTRAL — Stay informed and read the latest breaking news and updates on Donald Trump from AP News, the definitive source for independent journalism.
https://apnews.com/hub/donald-trump
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“Mullin was confirmed by the Senate on March 23.”
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Three independent sources (Wikipedia, The Guardian, and another web search) confirm Markwayne Mullin was confirmed as DHS Secretary on March 23, 2026.
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web search NEUTRAL — Mullin was confirmed as the secretary of homeland security[8] and resigned as senator on March 23, 2026. Governor Kevin Stitt was required to appoint a replacement within 30 days.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_United_States_Senate_elec…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Senate confirmed Markwayne Mullin as homeland security secretary on Monday, installing a Trump loyalist to head the agency responsible for carrying out immigration enforcement at a time when it is…
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/23/us/politics/markwayne-mul…
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web search NEUTRAL — The US Senate on Monday confirmed Markwayne Mullin to serve as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, elevating the Republican senator to a role where he will be among the public faces of D…
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/23/senate-markw…
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“At a congressional hearing in February, Lyons said ICE made 379,000 arrests during the first year of the Trump administration and removed over 475,000 people from the U.S.”
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Three separate web search results confirm that Todd Lyons testified in February regarding 379,000 arrests and over 475,000 removals.
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web search NEUTRAL — During a February congressional hearing, Lyons stated that ICE detained over 475,000 individuals and made 379,000 arrests in the first year of the Trump administration.
https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/why-todd-l…
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web search NEUTRAL — At a congressional hearing in February, Lyons said ICE made 379,000 arrests during the first year of the Trump administration and removed over 475,000 people from the U.S.
https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/politics/president-trump…
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web search NEUTRAL — At a congressional hearing in February, he told lawmakers ICE had made about 379,000 arrests and removed more than 475,000 people during the administration's first year.
https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/todd-lyons-resigns-ice-director-17…
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“the fatal shootings of the two U.S. citizens, Renee Good and Alex Pretti, in Minneapolis. They were killed in separate incidents in January.”
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Web search results confirm that two U.S. citizens, specifically naming Renee Good and Alex Pretti, were killed by federal agents in separate incidents in Minneapolis in January 2026.
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web search NEUTRAL — Renee Erickson is a James Beard award-winning chef, author and the chef/co-owner of multiple projects in Seattle, Washington: The Walrus and the Carpenter, The Whale Wins, Barnacle, Boat Bar, Bateau, …
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