
ICE Memo Orders Halt to Reporting Detainee Deaths Post-Release
A memo from acting ICE director David Venturella has rescinded a Biden-era policy, ordering the agency to stop reporting and investigating deaths of newly released detainees.
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A memo from acting ICE director David Venturella has rescinded a Biden-era policy, ordering the agency to stop reporting and investigating deaths of newly released detainees.

David Venturella, who previously served as an executive at a private prison firm, has been appointed as the new acting head of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency. His appointment has drawn scrutiny due to his background in the private corrections industry.

David Venturella, a former executive at private prison company GEO Group, has been appointed as the acting director of ICE, highlighting a pattern of deep ties between the company and the federal agency.

David Venturella is anticipated to become the new head of ICE following Todd Lyons' departure on May 31, amidst a broader reshuffle in the Department of Homeland Security.
Former private prison executive David Venturella is set to become the acting leader of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).