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How Trump chose a former Oklahoma state trooper to lead ICE — and handed Markwayne Mullin a win
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 30, 2026
· 5 min read
By Kristen Holmes, Priscilla Alvarez, CNN
(CNN) — After an occasionally rocky start in his new post, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin won an internal debate when President Donald Trump announced he was nominating Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, to lead Immigration a...
Key takeaway One of Mullin’s first tasks after assuming the role of secretary in March was selecting a leader for the agency after then-Acting Director Todd Lyons announced his departure.
Why this matters in The El Paso
In El Paso , a community that has long been at the forefront of immigration issues, the nomination of Lance Schroyer to lead Immigration and Customs Enforcement is likely to be met with scrutiny. As a city with a significant border presence, El Paso's residents and leaders will be watching closely to see how Schroyer's leadership impacts local immigration enforcement and detention policies. The city's experience with immigration crackdowns and the resulting strain on local resources will make Schroyer's confirmation process and subsequent actions particularly relevant. El Pasoans will be looking for signs that Schroyer's leadership will prioritize humane and effective immigration policies, rather than simply pursuing mass deportations. The fact that Schroyer lacks extensive experience in immigration enforcement may raise concerns among local leaders and residents, who have seen firsthand the complexities and challenges of immigration policy in practice.
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Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? By Kristen Holmes, Priscilla Alvarez, CNN
(CNN) — After an occasionally rocky start in his new post, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin won an internal debate when President Donald Trump announced he was nominating Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, to lead Immigration a...
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