βCongratulations to Lance Schroyer on his nomination as ICE Director by President @realDonaldTrump. His strong law enforcement background will support ICE's mission to enforce our immigration laws and secure our borders.
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Trump Nominates Former Oklahoma Trooper Lance Schroyer as ICE Director
June 27, 2026
On June 27, 2026, President Donald Trump announced he intends to nominate Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper and U.S. Marine with roughly 29 years of law enforcement experience, to serve as Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Schroyer currently serves as a senior adviser to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin and previously led large-scale enforcement operations in Oklahoma under the 287(g) program. If confirmed by the Senate, he would become the first Senate-confirmed ICE director since 2017, ending a stretch in which the agency has operated under acting leadership. The pick, which followed the May resignation of former director Todd Lyons, drew immediate praise from Oklahoma and Republican officials, while analysts noted his relative lack of federal-agency experience is likely to be scrutinized at a confirmation hearing.
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βSo proud of Lance Schroyer! He was a huge asset to @OHPDPS and now he'll continue to make us proud at @ICEgov.
βHe is a PATRIOT with real operational experience, and proven leader with DECADES of experience locking up the worst of the worst, including spearheading 287g Law Enforcement partnerships with ICE!
βLance is coming straight from the operational field where he ran large scale operations and worked alongside state and federal partners to remove illegal aliens from Oklahoma under the 287g program. President Trump made a great pick, and I'm confident Lance's strong leadership and firsthand experience will empower the men and women of ICE to deport criminal illegal aliens, secure the homeland, and protect the American people.
βCongratulations to Lance Schroyer on his nomination to serve as Director of ICE. Oklahomans have seen his commitment to law enforcement and public safety firsthand. After nearly three decades of service, he understands the importance of enforcing our immigration laws and keeping our communities safe. I'm grateful for his willingness to continue serving our nation.