White House rescinds Lance Schroyer’s nomination as ICE director

Published September 17, 2026 2:03pm ET | Updated September 17, 2026 2:27pm ET



The White House on Thursday withdrew its nomination of Lance Schroyer to lead Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Schroyer was nominated by President Donald Trump in late June. The former Oklahoma police officer had been serving as Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin’s adviser and security detail and is a longtime friend.

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