President Donald Trump announced on Saturday he is nominating Lance Schroyer as the next director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Schroyer, a veteran law enforcement officer from Oklahoma, has over 29 years of experience in law enforcement.

Background and Qualifications

Schroyer is a former Oklahoma State Trooper and United States Marine. He has firsthand experience working with ICE, having spearheaded 287g Law Enforcement partnerships with the agency. The president praised Schroyer’s operational experience and leadership skills, saying he has what it takes to detain and deport illegal immigrant criminals, including murderers, rapists, and drug traffickers.

U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin called Trump’s choice a ‘great pick,’ saying he is confident Schroyer’s strong leadership and experience will empower the men and women of ICE to secure the homeland and protect the American people.

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