Trump taps David Venturella, former private prison executive, to lead ICE

Trump's crackdown has been condemned by human rights groups

David Venturella will lead the agency on an acting basis when Todd Lyons retires at the end of the month.

He was recruited with help from Tom Homan after President Donald Trump was elected.

He has been tapped to serve as ICE’s acting director — meaning he will not have to be confirmed by the U.S. Senate.