ICE director says US deportations should be managed like 'Amazon Prime' - that's why | Today news

The Donald Trump administration has strengthened the efforts to implement its mass-deportation agenda, with immigration and customs handling (ICE) using a business-oriented approach to the streamline of operations. Acting ICE director Todd Lyons, who spoke during the 2025 Border Security Expo in Phoenix, Arizona, set out plans to revolutionize deportation processes using innovative methods inspired by the efficiency of the private sector. The deportation system “such as Amazon Prime” Todd Lyons suggested a system that matches Amazon’s delivery model, suggesting that the trucks are used to round off immigrants for deportation. He referred to this approach as ‘Amazon Prime, but with people’, with an emphasis on the need to treat deportation processes such as a business. Lyons also emphasized the potential use of artificial intelligence to optimize detention capacity and speed up deportations, saying that AI can “freed” and “fill” aircraft. Extensive use of alien enemies speakers at the Expo praised Trump’s use of the foreign enemies Act, a controversial 1798 law that was previously called during World War II. Kristi mentions domestic security, promised to expand his application for more efficient deportations. Lyons described the act as ‘astounding’, while Trump’s border -border Tom Homan defended its use despite judicial setback. Homan expressed frustration over the court challenges and reiterated that family custody “remained on the table” as a policy option. Collaboration in the private sector The administration is increasingly relying on private companies to execute its deportation agenda. Avelo Airlines recently signed an agreement to operate federal deportation flights, despite public opposition and petitions requesting the airline to withdraw. Homan advocates outsourcing non-handwear tasks, saying, “Let the badge and guns do the badge-and-rifle things. Everything else, let’s contract.” Broader ICE mandate and public impact since Trump’s second term began, ICE has broadened its mandate and prioritized his mandate of all undocumented immigrants, regardless of their cooperation with the authorities. This aggressive approach has led to widespread discomfort among immigrant communities and foreign visitors. Recent data indicates a sharp decline in flight discussions between Canada and the US, which is reflected on maintaining immigration. Leadership changes at ICE to address the deportation rates, Kristi mentions, Minister of Home Security, appointed acting ICE director and Madison Sheahan as deputy director. The leadership shake aims to establish liability within ICE and achieve Trump’s ambitious deportation targets.