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Trump says he is nominating former Oklahoma state trooper Lance Schroyer as ICE director
By Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· 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 Alamo Heights News
The nomination of Lance Schroyer as ICE director has significant implications for the San Antonio area, where immigration enforcement is a pressing concern. As a community with a large immigrant population, Alamo Heights residents may be watching this development closely, given the potential impact on local families and businesses. The fact that Schroyer's nomination comes at a time when ICE is undergoing massive growth, with a significant increase in officers and detention capacity, may exacerbate existing tensions between law enforcement and immigrant communities. Additionally, the nomination's connection to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, who has promised a softer tone on immigration, raises questions about the direction of immigration policy in the region. As the confirmation process unfolds, local residents may be waiting to see how Schroyer's leadership will affect ICE's presence and actions in the San Antonio area.
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Published: June 27, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
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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