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Trump nominates former Oklahoma trooper Lance Schroyer to be ICE director
By Kiki Intarasuwan at CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· June 27, 2026
· 2 min read
President Trump on Saturday said he has nominated Lance Schroyer to be the next director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.In a statement posted on Truth Social, Mr. Trump said Schroyer has over 29 years of law enforcement experience in Oklahoma, where he served as a state trooper. Schr...
Key takeaway Trump said Schroyer has over 29 years of law enforcement experience in Oklahoma, where he served as a state trooper.
Why this matters in Southlake News
The nomination of Lance Schroyer to lead U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has implications for the Dallas-Fort Worth area, where immigration and border security are pressing concerns. As a community within the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, Southlake residents may be interested in how Schroyer's experience with the 287g program in Oklahoma could shape ICE's approach to immigration enforcement in North Texas. The 287g program, which allows local law enforcement agencies to partner with ICE to enforce federal immigration laws, has been used in various forms across the country, including in Texas. Schroyer's background in interagency collaboration and complex tactical planning may influence how ICE works with local law enforcement agencies in the Dallas-Fort Worth area to address immigration and public safety issues. His nomination comes at a time when the region is grappling with the complexities of immigration and border security, making his potential leadership of ICE a development worth watching for Southlake residents.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 27, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? President Trump on Saturday said he has nominated Lance Schroyer to be the next director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.In a statement posted on Truth Social, Mr. Trump said Schroyer has over 29 years of law enforcement experience in Oklahoma, where he served as a state trooper. Schr...
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