Lance Schroyer is set to become the new director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), per a presidential nomination announced via the New York Times. Schroyer currently serves as an adviser to Markwayne Mullin, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) secretary, a role that positions him to shape immigration policies under the Trump administration. This appointment follows a period of heightened scrutiny over ICE operations, including recent critiques of border security measures and deportation practices.

Schroyer’s nomination underscores the administration’s focus on streamlining enforcement efforts, though details about his specific agenda remain sparse. The move aligns with Trump’s broader strategy to consolidate authority within key agencies, a pattern seen in prior leadership changes at DHS and the Border Patrol.