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Trump says he is nominating former Oklahoma state trooper Lance Schroyer as ICE director
By Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 27, 2026
· 3 min read
President Donald Trump on Saturday said he is nominating Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, as the next director of Immigration and Customs and Enforcement.Trump said on his Truth Social platform that his new pick for the immigration enforcement agency is a former U.S. Marine and a ...
Key takeaway On Saturday, Mullin quickly praised Schroyer in a statement highlighting the former trooper's 29-year career and his work with federal and state partners on a U.
Why this matters in The Piney Point
In Piney Point Village , the nomination of Lance Schroyer as ICE director may resonate with residents who have seen the effects of immigration enforcement firsthand. As a community within the Houston area, Piney Point Village is part of a larger metropolitan region with a significant immigrant population. The increased presence of ICE in the area, particularly with the agency's massive growth and hiring of new officers, may lead to heightened tensions and concerns among local residents. Schroyer's background as a former state trooper and his promise to "deport criminal illegal aliens" may be closely watched by community leaders and residents, who will be looking to see how his leadership will impact local immigration enforcement efforts. The nomination also raises questions about how Schroyer's approach will align with the softer tone on immigration promised by Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, and what this will mean for the community's relationships with local law enforcement.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 27, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
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What is this story about? President Donald Trump on Saturday said he is nominating Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, as the next director of Immigration and Customs and Enforcement.Trump said on his Truth Social platform that his new pick for the immigration enforcement agency is a former U.S. Marine and a ...
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