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Obama will Nominate John Morton to Lead ICE, and Esther Olavarria Named as DHS Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy

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President Obama has announced his intention to nominate John Morton to be the Assistant Secretary for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano named Esther Olavarria as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy.

Secretary Napolitano said:

John Morton and Esther Olavarria are tremendous additions to our Homeland Security team. Both have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to public service and both will be able and effective partners as we tackle the very complex issues surrounding immigration and securing of our borders.
 

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