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Trump says he is nominating former Oklahoma state trooper Lance Schroyer as ICE director
By Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· 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 San Antonio
In San Antonio , where immigration is a pressing concern, the nomination of Lance Schroyer as ICE director has significant implications. As a city with a large immigrant population, San Antonio has seen firsthand the impact of immigration raids and deportations. The fatal shootings of two US citizens in Minneapolis earlier this year serve as a stark reminder of the tensions that can arise between law enforcement and immigrant communities. With ICE undergoing massive growth and expansion, San Antonio residents can expect to see an increased presence of federal immigration officers in the city. Schroyer's background as a former Oklahoma state trooper and his promise to "deport criminal illegal aliens" may raise concerns among local immigrant advocacy groups, who have long called for more nuanced and compassionate approaches to immigration enforcement. As the nomination moves forward, San Antonio will be watching closely to see how Schroyer's leadership will shape the city's relationship with ICE.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 27, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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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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