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Texans for Strong Borders mentioned just last week that deportations were coming at a slower-than-acceptable rate.
Now, we’re seeing the kind of action Americans have been waiting for.
According to senior DHS and Trump administration sources, a mass removal and reassignment of ICE field office leadership is underway, with up to a dozen ICE chiefs across the country being replaced in an effort to increase deportation numbers and refocus priorities.
Those reportedly removed include directors in major cities like Los Angeles, Phoenix, Philadelphia, Denver, El Paso, San Diego, Seattle, Portland, and New Orleans—offices that have long been criticized for weak enforcement and bureaucratic inertia.
The move is reportedly being spearheaded by Corey Lewandowski, with several of the new leaders expected to come from the Border Patrol and Customs and Border Protection ranks, including officers hand-picked by Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino, known for his tough, results-driven approach.
For years, ICE operations have often been narrowly targeted — focused on criminal aliens or those with deportation orders already in hand. That’s necessary work, but it’s not enough.
President Trump made it clear: anyone in the U.S. illegally is subject to removal.
This shake-up appears aimed at delivering exactly that. Bringing in experienced Border Patrol leaders signals a shift from slow-moving bureaucracy to hands-on enforcement and a renewed commitment to putting America first .
Texans for Strong Borders applauds President Trump, Secretary Noem, Corey Lewandowski, and Commander Bovino for taking bold action to deliver on their campaign promises. Cleaning house at ICE isn’t just about leadership changes; it’s about restoring the integrity of immigration enforcement and putting results over politics.