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Trump says he is nominating former Oklahoma state trooper Lance Schroyer as ICE director
By Associated Press at KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston)
· June 27, 2026
· 3 min read
President Donald Trump on Saturday said he is nominating Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, as the next director of Immigration and Customs and Enforcement.Trump said on his Truth Social platform that his new pick for the immigration enforcement agency is a former U.S. Marine and a ...
Key takeaway On Saturday, Mullin quickly praised Schroyer in a statement highlighting the former trooper's 29-year career and his work with federal and state partners on a U.
Why this matters in Sugar Land News
The nomination of Lance Schroyer as ICE director has significant implications for the Houston area, given the region's status as a major hub for immigration and customs enforcement. As the largest city in Fort Bend County, Sugar Land is part of a diverse community that has been impacted by federal immigration policies. The increased presence of ICE in the area has led to tensions between law enforcement and immigrant communities, and Schroyer's leadership will likely shape the agency's approach to enforcement in the region. With the agency's massive growth and increased detention capacity, it is crucial for local residents to pay attention to how Schroyer's nomination will affect immigration policies and enforcement actions in their backyard. The fact that Schroyer's background is in law enforcement, rather than law, may also signal a shift in the agency's priorities and approach to immigration enforcement in the Houston area.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 27, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? President Donald Trump on Saturday said he is nominating Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, as the next director of Immigration and Customs and Enforcement.Trump said on his Truth Social platform that his new pick for the immigration enforcement agency is a former U.S. Marine and a ...
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