President-elect Donald Trump has wasted no time in making key appointments related to immigration and border security, with the recent announcements of a border czar and Homeland Security secretary. However, there are still positions to be filled within Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), and Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
Among the potential candidates for these roles are individuals with extensive experience in immigration enforcement. For instance, Lyons, currently serving as ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO)’s Field Office Director in Boston, is a strong contender for the ICE director position due to his work in apprehending illegal immigrant criminals.
Rodney Scott, a former Border Patrol chief, brings a wealth of experience as a Border Patrol agent and has been critical of the Biden administration's immigration policies. Brandon Judd, the former head of the National Border Patrol Council, is another candidate with a background in border security and a strong support for Trump's policies.
Additionally, Fabbricatore, a retired ICE field office director, and Jon Feere, the Director of Investigations at the Center for Immigration Studies, are also being considered for key roles within the immigration agencies.
Pham, who served as acting ICE director and top legal adviser, is another potential candidate for a leadership position within ICE. Robert Perez, a former deputy CBP commissioner, is seen as a strong candidate for various roles within the Department of Homeland Security.
USCIS, responsible for handling legal immigration policies, may see the return of Edlow, who previously served as the acting director of the agency. Law, who served as a senior policy adviser at USCIS during the first Trump administration, is also being considered for a position within the agency.
As discussions continue regarding these key appointments, the Trump administration is focused on securing the border and implementing effective immigration enforcement policies.
