Trump says he will nominate Lance Schroyer as next ICE director
Summary
President Donald Trump announced he will nominate Lance Schroyer as the next director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Schroyer has over 29 years of law enforcement experience and is expected to lead ICE’s efforts to arrest and deport undocumented immigrants.Key Facts
- Lance Schroyer has more than 29 years of law enforcement experience in Oklahoma.
- He is a former Oklahoma State Trooper and a United States Marine.
- Schroyer worked with the 287g program, which allows local law enforcement to assist ICE with immigration enforcement.
- President Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin asked the Senate to quickly confirm Schroyer.
- ICE has not had a Senate-confirmed director since early 2017.
- President Trump prioritizes strong immigration enforcement, focusing on detaining and deporting illegal immigrants.
- Rights groups have raised concerns about ICE’s actions violating civil liberties.
- ICE agents were involved in fatal shootings of two U.S. citizens in Minnesota, which led to protests.
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