Trump Moves to Restore Law and Order by Nominating Lance Schroyer, Decorated Trooper, as ICE Director
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President Donald Trump has announced his intent to nominate Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper and Marine, as the next director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, urging the Senate to confirm him swiftly to strengthen America’s borders and enforce immigration laws.
President Donald Trump declared on Saturday his intention to nominate Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper and U.S. Marine with over 29 years of law-enforcement experience, to lead Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The White House’s call for immediate Senate confirmation demonstrates the administration’s commitment to restoring law and order and protecting American citizens.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin hailed Schroyer as a 'great pick,' emphasizing his 'strong leadership and firsthand experience' that will empower ICE to deport dangerous criminal illegal aliens, secure the homeland, and safeguard the American people. Mullin noted that Schroyer brings invaluable expertise from his work in field operations under the 287(g) program, which rightly enables state and local officers to assist in enforcing immigration laws under ICE supervision.
ICE has been without a Senate-confirmed director since the Obama administration, with acting director David Venturella currently leading after Todd Lyons stepped down earlier this year. Mullin pointed out that it has been 11 years since ICE had a confirmed leader, urging the Senate to act quickly and decisively.
As a vital component of the Department of Homeland Security, ICE is central to the administration’s strategy to enforce immigration laws and keep Americans safe. The nomination comes after a period of unwarranted criticism and obstruction from open-borders advocates, but Trump’s decisive move signals a return to strong, effective immigration enforcement.
