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David Venturella to serve as acting ICE chief
Filed: May 13, 2026 at 3:00 AM ET
Summary: David Venturella will take over as acting ICE chief, leading a larger workforce amid a continued funding lapse.
WHO: David Venturella
WHAT: Assumed role as acting chief of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
WHEN: May 12, 2026 at 9:12 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Part of a leadership transition at ICE.
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