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Trump says he’ll nominate former Oklahoma state trooper Lance Schroyer as ICE director
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 27, 2026
· 3 min read
By Casey Gannon, Julia Benbrook, Priscilla Alvarez, CNN
(CNN) — President Donald Trump announced Saturday that he will nominate former Oklahoma state trooper Lance Schroyer as director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, putting a little-known candidate in line to lead an agency that has sp...
Key takeaway If confirmed, Schroyer would oversee a workforce of 22,000 people and a multibillion-dollar budget.
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Paso 's unique position on the US-Mexico border means that Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions have a direct and significant impact on the community. The nomination of Lance Schroyer as ICE director will be closely watched by local residents, who have seen firsthand the effects of deportation efforts and border enforcement. As a city with a large population of immigrants and a strong cultural connection to Mexico, El Paso's economy and social fabric are deeply intertwined with immigration policies. The fact that ICE has been without a Senate-confirmed leader since the Obama administration has added to the uncertainty and unpredictability of immigration enforcement in the region. Schroyer's experience overseeing coordination between federal immigration authorities and local law enforcement agencies may be particularly relevant in El Paso, where collaboration between agencies is crucial to maintaining public safety and facilitating the flow of people and goods across the border.
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Published: June 27, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
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What is this story about? By Casey Gannon, Julia Benbrook, Priscilla Alvarez, CNN
(CNN) — President Donald Trump announced Saturday that he will nominate former Oklahoma state trooper Lance Schroyer as director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, putting a little-known candidate in line to lead an agency that has sp...
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