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Trump says he is nominating former Oklahoma state trooper Lance Schroyer to be ICE director
By Kyla Guilfoil, Julia Ainsley, Julie Tsirkin and Laura Strickler | NBC News at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories
· June 27, 2026
· 1 min read
President Donald Trump announced Saturday that he nominated Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, to take over as director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
“I am very pleased to announce that I have nominated Lance Schroyer to be our next ICE Director,” Trump wrote in a Truth...
Key takeaway “I am very pleased to announce that I have nominated Lance Schroyer to be our next ICE Director,” Trump wrote in a Truth...
Why this matters in Frisco News
The nomination of Lance Schroyer as director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement has implications for the Dallas-Fort Worth area, where immigration enforcement efforts are a significant concern. As a former Oklahoma state trooper with over 29 years of law enforcement experience, Schroyer's background may bring a unique perspective to the role, but his lack of specific experience with ICE could raise questions among local immigrant communities and ICE officers. The fact that Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has been pushing for Schroyer's nomination suggests that the new director may prioritize a law enforcement-centric approach to immigration enforcement. This could impact local policies and procedures, particularly in a region with a large and diverse immigrant population like Collin and Denton counties. As Schroyer's confirmation process moves forward, local residents and leaders will be watching to see how his leadership will shape immigration enforcement efforts in the area.
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Published: June 27, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories ·
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What is this story about? President Donald Trump announced Saturday that he nominated Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, to take over as director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
“I am very pleased to announce that I have nominated Lance Schroyer to be our next ICE Director,” Trump wrote in a Truth...
When was this published? This article was first published on June 27, 2026 by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories and curated for Frisco News readers.
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