Power Struggle Erupts at DHS as Trump’s Immigration Enforcers Clash

A power struggle at the United States Department of Homeland Security has led to job losses and significant leadership changes within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement amid differing approaches to immigration enforcement.

• Tom Homan, Donald Trumps appointed border czar, and ICE Director Todd Lyons oppose DHS Secretary Kristi Noems strategies, preferring a focus on deportation of convicted criminals.
• The clash has resulted in the loss of up to a dozen jobs within the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, indicating a significant rift in immigration enforcement priorities.
• The tensions also affect the operational strategies of the United States Border Patrol and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, as they navigate the ongoing immigration crisis.