Charles Wall (US official)
Charles Wall | |
|---|---|
| Deputy Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement | |
| Assumed office January 15, 2026 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Madison 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
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b c Stromquist, Kat (January 16, 2026). "Charles Wall, a New Orleans native, named deputy director of ICE". WWNO. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Kristi Noem reveals new ICE deputy director after Madison Sheahan quits". The Independent. January 16, 2026. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
- ^ "Secretary Noem Announces New Deputy Director of ICE | Homeland Security". www.dhs.gov. Retrieved January 17, 2026.