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Trump names Lance Schroyer as new ICE director nominee
By ABC News at KVIA ABC-7
· June 27, 2026
· 2 min read
President Donald Trump announced Saturday that he’s nominating Lance Schroyer, a longtime law enforcement officer from Oklahoma, to be his nominee for Immigration and Customs Enforcement director.
In his announcement, Trump touted Schroyer's 29 years of service as a law enforcement officer in...
Key takeaway In his announcement, Trump touted Schroyer's 29 years of service as a law enforcement officer in Oklahoma and said Schroyer will enforce the administration's crackdown on undocumented immigrants.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The nomination of Lance Schroyer as ICE director has significant implications for El Paso , given the city's unique position on the US-Mexico border. As a major crossing point for immigrants and a hub for border enforcement, El Paso will likely be heavily impacted by Schroyer's leadership and the direction he takes the agency. The city's residents and community leaders will be watching closely to see how Schroyer's experience as a state trooper informs his approach to immigration enforcement, particularly in regards to mass deportations. With Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin promising a softer tone on immigration, it remains to be seen how Schroyer's nomination will align with this approach, and what this will mean for El Paso's border communities. The city's history of navigating complex immigration issues makes it a crucial testing ground for Schroyer's policies, and his success or failure will have far-reaching consequences for the region.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 27, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? President Donald Trump announced Saturday that he’s nominating Lance Schroyer, a longtime law enforcement officer from Oklahoma, to be his nominee for Immigration and Customs Enforcement director.
In his announcement, Trump touted Schroyer's 29 years of service as a law enforcement officer in...
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