Venturella Is a close ally of border czar Tom Homan.

When current acting Director Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director Todd Lyons departs his post at the end of the month, a former career ICE agent is set to take his place, according to the Department of Homeland Security.

"Dave Venturella will serve as Acting ICE Director following Todd Lyons departure," according to a DHS spokesperson.

Venturella Is a close ally of border czar Tom Homan, and previously worked at a private prison group.

FILE - A federal agent wears a badge of Immigration and Customs Enforcement while standing outside an immigration courtroom at the Jacob K.…