Caleb Vitello is an American government official who served as acting director of

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(ICE) from January 20, 2025, until February 21, 2025. He previously served as the assistant director for the Office of Firearms and Tactical Programs of ICE.

Biography

Vitello was born and raised in

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. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from the

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Career

On December 9, 2024, President-elect

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named Vitello as his nominee for director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. On January 20, 2025, he assumed the role of acting director, succeeding

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. On February 21, 2025, the Trump Administration removed Vitello as Director. The shakeup came in an environment in which Trump wanted to see an increase in the number of deportations. Vitello remained at ICE, overseeing deportation efforts.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Vitello, Caleb Living people People from Buffalo, New York Second Trump administration personnel United States Customs Service personnel U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials Year of birth missing (living people) University at Buffalo alumni