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NewsNBC Miami PoliticsJune 27, 2026Miami-Dade

President Trump Nominates Lance Schroyer as ICE Director

President Donald Trump has nominated former Oklahoma state trooper Lance Schroyer to lead Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Schroyer, currently a senior advisor to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, is expected to oversee the administration's large-scale deportation and immigration enforcement efforts.

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Why It Matters

The appointment of a new ICE director will determine the leadership and operational strategy for federal immigration enforcement, including the execution of mass deportation policies and the management of detention facilities.

Key Facts

  • President Trump nominated Lance Schroyer to serve as the Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
  • Lance Schroyer is a former Oklahoma state trooper with over 29 years of law enforcement experience.
  • Schroyer currently serves as a senior advisor to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin.
  • David Venturella is serving as the acting ICE Director until a confirmation occurs.
  • The Department of Homeland Security watchdog is launching two reviews into ICE's handling of detained migrants, specifically regarding detainee deaths and use-of-force standards.
  • There have been 20 deaths in ICE detention facilities so far this year.
  • The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Thursday to remove legal protections for Haitian and Syrian immigrants, facilitating potential deportations.
  • The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Thursday to allow easier regulation of asylum seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border.
  • No acting ICE director has been confirmed by the Senate since the second Obama administration.

Who's Mentioned

personAlex Pretti“Individual killed in a shooting involving agents.”personLance Schroyer“Nominee for ICE Director and former Oklahoma state trooper.”personDavid Venturella“Current acting ICE Director.”personRenee Good“Individual killed in a shooting involving agents.”personMarkwayne Mullin“Homeland Security Secretary.”personTodd Lyons“Former ICE Director who left the post last month.”personDonald Trump“President of the United States who announced the nomination.”