Trump Nominates Former Oklahoma Trooper Lance Schroyer for ICE Director

Why it matters locally: While the direct, immediate impact of this nomination on Nebraska is limited, a confirmed ICE director could lead to more consistent national immigration policy and enforcement, which may have indirect effects on communities and agricultural sectors that rely on immigrant labor within the state.

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President Trump has nominated Lance Schroyer to serve as director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Schroyer previously worked as an Oklahoma state trooper before this nomination. Since the Obama administration, ICE has not had a director confirmed by the Senate. This nomination presents an opportunity to fill that leadership role within the agency.