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ICE Agents Placed on Leave Over Shooting Controversy

2/14/2026

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  • Todd Lyons, acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), stated that two agents gave "untruthful" statements about the shooting of Julio Sosa Celis in Minnesota.
  • Both officers were placed on administrative leave after a review of video evidence.
  • U.S. District Court Judge Paul A. Magnuson dismissed charges against Julio Sosa Celis and Alfredo Aljorna, who faced significant prison time.
  • Lyons received criticism from Rep. Tim Kennedy for not supporting Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's leadership following two deaths involving DHS agents.
  • Lyons did not comment on Noem's potential resignation.