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Acting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director Todd Lyons officially refused to resign during a heated congressional hearing on Capitol Hill this week, following intense questioning from Democratic Representative Eric Swalwell of California regarding the agency’s controversial enforcement tactics. The confrontation occurred as the Trump administration continues to accelerate large-scale immigration operations, prompting sharp criticism from Democratic lawmakers who argue that current deportation strategies are inhumane and legally questionable. When directly asked by Swalwell if he would step down from his leadership position in light of these concerns, Lyons responded with a definitive, "No, sir, I won't." The exchange highlights the deepening partisan divide over the executive branch's approach to border security and internal enforcement. Representative Swalwell’s line of questioning focused on the specific methods employed by ICE agents during recent operations, which have reportedly included high-profile arrests and increased surveillance in immigrant communities. Lyons, however, remained steadfast in defending the agency's mission, suggesting that his leadership is essential for maintaining national security and executing the mandates set forth by the White House. This refusal to vacate his post comes at a time when ICE is under significant legal and public scrutiny. Critics of the agency point to reports of family separations and the targeting of individuals without criminal records as evidence of overreach. Conversely, supporters of the current administration’s policies argue that Lyons and his agency are simply enforcing existing federal laws that had been previously ignored. The stalemate between congressional oversight and agency leadership suggests that the legal battles and legislative debates surrounding U.S. immigration policy will only intensify in the coming months.