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Trump says he is nominating former Oklahoma state trooper Lance Schroyer to be ICE director
By Kyla Guilfoil, Julia Ainsley, Julie Tsirkin and Laura Strickler | NBC News at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· June 27, 2026
· 3 min read
President Donald Trump announced Saturday that he nominated Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, to take over as director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
“I am very pleased to announce that I have nominated Lance Schroyer to be our next ICE Director,” Trump wrote in a Truth...
Key takeaway “Lance has over 29 YEARS of Law Enforcement experience in Oklahoma.
Why this matters in The Trophy Club
The nomination of Lance Schroyer as director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement may have implications for the Dallas-Fort Worth area, where immigration enforcement is a significant concern. As a major metropolitan area with a large and diverse population, the region is home to many immigrants and businesses that rely on immigrant labor. Schroyer's background in local law enforcement, although not specifically with ICE, may bring a unique perspective to the agency's operations in the region. However, his lack of direct experience with ICE may also raise questions among local immigrant communities and advocacy groups, who may be watching his confirmation process closely. The impact of Schroyer's potential leadership on local immigration policies and enforcement efforts will be worth monitoring in the coming months.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 27, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? President Donald Trump announced Saturday that he nominated Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, to take over as director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
“I am very pleased to announce that I have nominated Lance Schroyer to be our next ICE Director,” Trump wrote in a Truth...
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