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David Venturella Named ICE Interim Director Amid Detention Funding Debate

5/13/2026

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David Venturella will become U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) interim director on June 1, replacing acting director Todd Lyons.
Venturella, a former GEO Group executive who previously served at ICE under Bush and Obama, is linked to the GEO Group, which contracts with ICE for detention.
ICE will use the remaining half of the $75 billion funding earmarked for detention expansion as Republicans consider a reconciliation bill to fund the agency.

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David Venturella will become U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) interim director on June 1, replacing acting director Todd Lyons.
Venturella, a former GEO Group executive who previously served at ICE under Bush and Obama, is linked to the GEO Group, which contracts with ICE for detention.
ICE will use the remaining half of the $75 billion funding earmarked for detention expansion as Republicans consider a reconciliation bill to fund the agency.