White House Withdraws Nomination for ICE Director
The White House has withdrawn the nomination of former Oklahoma state trooper Lance Schroyer to serve as director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The nomination had faced significant challenges and no confirmation hearing had been scheduled in the Senate.
Tucson, AZ, September 17, 2026 —
The White House has officially withdrawn its nomination of Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, for the position of Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
The decision comes after the nomination faced considerable challenges. According to available information, no confirmation hearing had been scheduled for Mr. Schroyer in the Senate. The exact nature or extent of these challenges has not been publicly detailed in the provided summary.
Lance Schroyer’s background includes service as a state trooper in Oklahoma. The process for appointing the Director of ICE requires Senate confirmation. Without a scheduled hearing, the nomination would not have proceeded to a vote.
The withdrawal signifies the end of this particular nomination process. The search for a permanent director for Immigration and Customs Enforcement will continue. Further details regarding potential alternative candidates or the timeline for new nominations were not provided.
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