Trump Administration Reassigns ICE Director Over Deportation Concerns

Caleb Vitello is moved to oversee field operations as deportation rates underperform administration expectations.

Caleb Vitello, acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), has been reassigned to lead field and enforcement operations after dissatisfaction with the pace of deportations.
The Trump administration has expressed frustration with ICE's inability to meet ambitious daily arrest and deportation targets set for its mass deportation campaign.
Vitello's reassignment follows similar moves for two other senior ICE officials, reflecting broader leadership changes within the agency to accelerate immigration enforcement.
Despite an increase in arrests compared to the Biden administration, officials, including Trump and border czar Tom Homan, have called for further action to meet the administration's goals.
The administration has implemented expanded ICE mandates, including the use of military resources, stricter detention policies, and legal action against sanctuary cities, to enhance enforcement efforts.