White House Withdraws Nomination of Lance Schroyer for ICE Director
The White House announced it is withdrawing the nomination of Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, to lead U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Burlington Plattsburgh, VT, September 17, 2026 — The White House has officially withdrawn the nomination of Lance Schroyer to serve as the director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, was previously put forward by the administration for the leadership position within the federal agency. The announcement of the nomination withdrawal was made by the White House. No specific reasons for the withdrawal were provided in the initial announcement.
Schroyer’s background includes service as a state trooper in Oklahoma. His nomination for the top role at ICE had advanced to a certain stage before the decision to withdraw was made. Details regarding any specific challenges or considerations that led to this outcome were not immediately made public by the White House. The process for selecting and confirming a nominee for such a significant federal role typically involves review by various departments and potentially congressional committees.
The withdrawal means that the administration will need to identify and nominate another individual to lead U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The agency plays a critical role in enforcing immigration laws, including border security and interior enforcement operations.
Further information regarding the administration’s next steps in seeking a nominee for the ICE director position was not provided.
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