Donald Trump nominates Lance Schroyer to serve as ICE director
Summary
President Donald Trump has nominated Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper and marine with 29 years of law enforcement experience, to be the new director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Schroyer would replace acting ICE Director David Venturella if confirmed by Congress.Key Facts
- Lance Schroyer was nominated by President Trump to lead ICE.
- Schroyer has 29 years of experience in law enforcement and served as a US marine.
- He has worked with the Oklahoma 287(g) program, which allows state officers to assist ICE with immigration enforcement.
- Schroyer is new to managing a federal agency like ICE.
- The current acting ICE director, David Venturella, has worked in immigration government jobs since the 1980s.
- The previous acting ICE director, Todd Lyons, resigned in May 2024, citing family reasons.
- ICE has faced criticism over enforcement tactics, including use of force and civil rights concerns.
- At least 19 people have died in ICE custody in 2024, prompting calls for accountability from human rights officials and lawmakers.
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