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18-09-2026
The White House has officially withdrawn President Donald Trump’s nomination of Richard “Lance” Schroyer to lead U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Key details reported about this development:
Background of the Nominee: Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper with nearly 30 years in law enforcement, had been serving as a senior adviser to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin before being nominated in June. Critics and some lawmakers had raised concerns over his relative lack of direct experience with federal immigration enforcement and agency management.
Senate Stall: His nomination failed to advance through the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. Committee Chairman Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) held up the nomination, stating he was withholding support until the administration provided updates and investigative details regarding agent-involved shootings in Minnesota.
Current Leadership: With the nomination pulled, David Venturella continues to serve as the acting director performing the duties of ICE leadership, a role he took over after Todd Lyons departed earlier in the year.
Broader Context: The withdrawal extends a long-standing vacancy at the top of the agency; ICE has not had a permanent, Senate-confirmed director since 2017.