White House pulls ICE director nominee amid backlash over agency's aggressive tactics
Sep 17, 2026
The White House withdrew its nomination of former Oklahoma state trooper Lance Schroyer to lead ICE, less than three months after announcing his selection. The move follows stalled Senate confirmation and skepticism from DHS officials about his qualifications. The withdrawal comes amid intense scrutiny of ICE's expanded enforcement operations, including the fatal shootings of two U.S. citizens by federal agents in Minnesota earlier this year.
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