Matthew Albence
Matthew Albence | |
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| Acting Director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement | |
| In office July 5, 2019 – August 25, 2020 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Deputy | Derek N. Benner (acting) |
| Preceded by | Mark A. Morgan (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Tony Pham (acting) |
| In office April 13, 2019 – May 27, 2019 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Ronald Vitiello (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Mark A. Morgan (acting) |
| Deputy Director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement | |
| In office August 1, 2018 – July 5, 2019 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Peter T. Edge |
| Succeeded by | Derek N. Benner |
| Personal details | |
| Education | American University (BS) Southern Illinois University (MS) |
Matthew Albence is a former American law enforcement officer and government official. He served as acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement from July 5, 2019 to August 25, 2020 and between April 13 and May 27, 2019. During that time, he was a vocal advocate against the reunification of parents and children who had been separated as part of the Trump administration family separation policy.