In 2015, Homan received the Presidential Rank Award for distinguished service alongside 42 other government executives. Social media posts accurately stated that Homan received the Presidential Rank Award for distinguished service in 2015, during Obama's second term. As previously mentioned, his success in expanding arrests was reportedly cited as one reason he received the Presidential Rank Award in 2015 (more on that below). There are two categories of the award: the "meritorious rank" and "distinguished rank," with the distinguished rank award that Homan received being more selective. ERO EAD Thomas Homan Receives 2015 Presidential Rank Award | ICE.

Source: The Guardian January 27, 2026 23:02 UTC