Patrick J. Lechleitner is an American law enforcement officer and government official. He has served as acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) since July 4, 2023.[1]

Patrick Lechleitner
Acting Director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Assumed office
July 4, 2023
PresidentJoe Biden
Preceded byTae Johnson (acting)
Personal details
EducationGeorge Mason University (BS)
Saint Joseph's University (MS)

Education

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Lechleitner is a graduate of Nativity BVM High School in Pottsville, PA. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from George Mason University, a Master of Arts degree in criminology from Saint Joseph's University, and a graduate certificate in Executive Leadership from American University.[2]

Career

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Prior to becoming a special agent with the United States Customs Service and then Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) in Philadelphia, Lechleitner was a police officer in Fairfax County, Virginia.

References

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  1. ^ "Patrick Lechleitner Becomes Acting Director at ICE After Tae Johnson's Retirement - HS Today". July 5, 2023. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
  2. ^ "ICE Leadership". www.ice.gov. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
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Government offices
Preceded by
Tae Johnson (Acting)
Acting Director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
July 4, 2023 – present
Incumbent