Overview
- The president announced the nomination on Saturday, June 27, 2026, saying Schroyer has more than 29 years in Oklahoma law enforcement and served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
- Schroyer built his reputation by expanding 287(g) partnerships that let trained state and local officers carry out certain federal immigration tasks, and DHS officials cite that experience as the main reason for his selection.
- The nomination must be confirmed by the U.S. Senate before Schroyer can take charge and Department of Homeland Security says acting director David Venturella will remain in the post until confirmation.
- The pick comes while the DHS Office of Inspector General is conducting reviews of ICE use of force and detainee deaths, with reporting noting 20 deaths in ICE custody so far in 2026 and broader concerns from civil‑liberties groups.
- Schroyer’s elevation follows recent leadership churn at ICE after Todd Lyons left at the end of May and highlights a longer trend of the agency being run by acting directors for roughly a decade, a gap reported with slightly different timelines by different outlets.