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Madison Sheahan Steps Down as ICE Deputy Director to Pursue Ohio Congressional Seat

lite News Desk 2 min read

At a glance

  • Madison Sheahan resigned as ICE deputy director on January 15, 2026
  • Charles Wall was appointed as the new ICE deputy director
  • Sheahan is running for Congress in Ohio’s 9th District

Madison Sheahan left her position as deputy director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on January 15, 2026, following her decision to seek a seat in Congress representing Ohio’s 9th District.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem appointed Charles Wall, who had served as ICE’s principal legal adviser, to succeed Sheahan as deputy director effective immediately. This change in leadership was reported by multiple media outlets on the same day as Sheahan’s resignation.

Sheahan had been named deputy director of ICE in March 2025 during the Trump administration. Her tenure lasted just under a year before her resignation to enter the congressional race.

Charles Wall, prior to his new appointment, had spent 14 years as an attorney at ICE, including his most recent role as the agency’s principal legal adviser. His experience within the agency spans over a decade in various legal capacities.

What the numbers show

  • Sheahan’s resignation occurred on January 15, 2026
  • Sheahan was appointed deputy director in March 2025
  • Wall had worked at ICE for 14 years before becoming deputy director

The appointment of Charles Wall was made effective immediately following Sheahan’s departure, ensuring continuity in the agency’s leadership. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was responsible for selecting Wall for the deputy director position.

Media reports confirmed that no official press releases from ICE or the Department of Homeland Security were located at the time of the leadership change. Information about the appointments and resignations was sourced from major news organizations.

Sheahan’s campaign for Congress in Ohio’s 9th District marks a transition from her federal executive role to a bid for legislative office. The developments in ICE’s leadership were reported by the Associated Press, Wall Street Journal, Newsmax, and the Washington Post.

* This article is based on publicly available information at the time of writing.

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