President Donald Trump has nominated Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper and military veteran, to head Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Trump praised Schroyer on his Truth Social platform, describing him as a “PATRIOT with real operational experience.” Schroyer has 29 years of law enforcement experience and has worked alongside federal and state partners on vital U.S. immigration enforcement programs.
Background and Nomination
Schroyer hails from Oklahoma, the same home state as Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin. Earlier this month, Mullin introduced Schroyer at a National Sheriffs’ Association event, calling him a “good friend of mine” and noting that DHS had recently brought him on board to help lead enforcement efforts. If confirmed by the Senate, Schroyer will take the helm of ICE at a time when the agency is undergoing a massive rebuilding and expansion.
The enforcement push faces intense scrutiny from political opponents and activists. Earlier this year, friction over federal immigration operations in major cities escalated into protests and hostile clashes with law enforcement, resulting in the tragic, fatal shootings of two U.S. citizens during unrest in Minneapolis.
Original reporting: Tampa Free Press — read the source article.
