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17-09-2026
The White House announced that it is withdrawing the nomination of Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, to lead U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Here are the key details surrounding the decision:
Background on the Nominee: Lance Schroyer served for roughly three decades in Oklahoma law enforcement, worked with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol / Department of Public Safety, and is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He later served as a senior adviser to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, with whom he shares close ties from Oklahoma.
Initial Nomination: President Trump originally announced Schroyer’s nomination in June 2026, praising him as a proven leader with operational experience in law enforcement and state-level ICE partnerships.
The Withdrawal: The White House issued a brief formal notice of the withdrawal without providing a detailed public explanation. Schroyer had faced scrutiny over having limited high-level federal immigration leadership experience.
Impact on ICE Leadership: The withdrawal means ICE continues to operate without a Senate-confirmed directora position that has lacked a permanently confirmed leader since early 2017. David Venturella has been serving as the agency’s acting director.