Source: Fortune.com
Summary
President Donald Trump has nominated Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, as the next director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Schroyer, a 29-year veteran of law enforcement, has been praised by Trump and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin for his experience and leadership. If confirmed, Schroyer will lead ICE at a time when the agency is undergoing significant growth and controversy surrounding Trump’s immigration crackdown. The agency has not had a Senate-confirmed director since the Obama administration.
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Trump’s pick for ICE director has a familiar ring to it: a law enforcement veteran with a tough-on-crime reputation. Schroyer’s nomination follows a familiar pattern of Trump’s appointments, which often prioritize loyalty and experience over traditional qualifications. The fact that Schroyer hails from the same state as Mullin, a key Trump ally, suggests that the president is seeking to install a trusted ally at the helm of ICE. The agency’s growth and increased detention capacity under Trump’s watch will likely continue under Schroyer’s leadership.
Author: Evan Null
