Madison Sheahan, ICE's No. 2 official and a Noem ally, leaving agency to run for Congress

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Source: CBS News

Updated on: January 15, 2026 / 10:30 AM EST / CBS News


Madison Sheahan, the No. 2 official at Immigration and Customs Enforcement and close ally of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, is leaving the agency to run for Congress, two U.S. officials familiar with the move told CBS News on Thursday.

Sheahan was installed as ICE's deputy director in March, when the Trump administration overhauled the agency's leadership amid increased pressure for officials to ramp up immigration arrests and deportations across the country.

In a statement to CBS News, Noem confirmed Sheahan's departure. She said Sheahan would be "a great defender of freedom when she goes to Congress," noting she has known her for years.

"Madison Sheahan is a work horse, strong executor, and terrific leader who led the men and women of ICE to achieve the American people's mandate to target, arrest, and deport criminal illegal aliens," Noem added. "We wish her all the best."

Read more: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/madison-sheahan-ice-official-noem-ally-leaving-agency-run-congress/

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She's running in OH-9 (Marcy Kaptur’s seat). OH redrew Kaptur's district but she had indicated that she would still run for reelection there.

[lonely bird]

1. Interesting

She worked in government in LA. Then for Noem in SD before being installed as Noem’s #2 at ICE. And now she is going to be a carpetbagger in OH to run against Kaptur.

The definition of a political ass remora clinging to whoever she thinks will help her.

[JustAnotherGen]

2. She doesn't really fit

The Magapub woman mold . . .

[progressoid]

5. Nothing a little filler, botox, and spray tan can't fix.

[Callie1979]

3. Gonna be a tough sell when nobody knows you. Even for MAGAtards.

Name recognition matters far more than it should, but it does. And people KNOW Kapture. Dems are motivated. Trumpers aren't; HE'S not on the ballot & Dear Leader is all that matters

We got rid of Gaetz because of this admin, maybe we can get rid of another.

[Traildogbob]

4. Hmmmm?

That’s where Pedi’s go to hide and get immunity and can’t get voted out.