Charles Wall (US official)

Charles Wall
Deputy Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Assumed office
January 15, 2026
PresidentDonald Trump
Preceded byMadison Sheahan

Charles Wall is an American government official serving as the deputy director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) since January 2026.[1]

Early life and education

Wall was raised in New Orleans, Louisiana.[2] He attended Jesuit High School.[3]

Wall attended the University of New Orleans for undergraduate and Tulane University Law School for his Juris Doctor.[4]

Career

Wall has worked for ICE since 2012.[5]

Second Trump administration

In 2025, Wall served as ICE's Principal Legal Advisor.[2] On January 15, 2026, U.S. Department of Homeland Security secretary Kristi Noem announced Wall's appointment as deputy director of ICE.[2][6]

References

  1. ^ Mancini, Ryan (January 15, 2026). "Noem announces new ICE deputy director". The Hill. Archived from the original on January 17, 2026. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  2. ^ a b c Stromquist, Kat (January 16, 2026). "Charles Wall, a New Orleans native, named deputy director of ICE". WWNO. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  3. ^ Finn, James (January 16, 2026). "New Orleans native named top leader at ICE, deepening Louisiana's ties to the agency". NOLA.com. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  4. ^ Foster, Lily; Foster, Lillian (January 16, 2026). "Tulane Law School alumnus named ICE deputy director • The Tulane Hullabaloo". The Tulane Hullabaloo. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  5. ^ "Kristi Noem reveals new ICE deputy director after Madison Sheahan quits". The Independent. January 16, 2026. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  6. ^ "Secretary Noem Announces New Deputy Director of ICE | Homeland Security". www.dhs.gov. Retrieved January 17, 2026.