A longtime DHS official with prior ties to Obama-era immigration enforcement and private detention work is stepping back into a top role at a pivotal moment for the agency.

Venturella will serve as acting director following the departure of Todd M. Lyons, who has served in the role since March 2025, and will be tasked with leading ICE through one of…

Todd Lyons had been working with ICE since 2023 to oversee detention contracts.