Who Is Lance Schroyer, the Oklahoman Tapped as President Trump's ICE Director?
Lance Schroyer's nomination comes as ICE has been without a permanent leader since 2017, with the agency having had 13 acting directors in nine years.
- President Donald Trump nominated former Oklahoma law enforcement officer Lance Schroyer to lead Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Monday, ending a lengthy vacancy at the agency.
- ICE has lacked a permanent, Senate-confirmed leader since 2017, when Sarah Salda left office, leaving a parade of 13 acting directors over the past nine years.
- Schroyer brings more than 30 years of law enforcement experience, having served with Muskogee police and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, where he led the Emergency Services Unit.
- Trump called Schroyer a patriot for spearheading ICE partnerships including Oklahoma's Operation Guardian, while Sen. James Lankford congratulated the fellow Oklahoman on his law enforcement background.
- Confirmation hearings in the Senate will address questions about Schroyer's background, though observers note candidates with stronger national profiles may avoid the high-profile role.
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