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White House withdraws nomination of Lance Schroyer to lead ICE

President Trump's nominee to lead U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement was former Oklahoma state trooper Lance Schroyer. Three months after tapping him for the job, his name is being withdrawn.

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President Trump nominated Lance Schroyer, a former law enforcement officer from Oklahoma, less than three months ago.

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White House withdraws nomination of ex-state trooper Lance Schroyer to head ICE

Critics had criticized administration for nominating Schroyer, who has no formal experience working in ICE The White House has withdrawn the nomination of former Oklahoma state trooper Lance Schroyer to head Immigration and Customs Enforcement, less than three months after announcing his role. Critics had initially criticized administration officials for nominating Schroyer, who has no formal experience working in I…

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White House withdraws nomination of Lance Schroyer to lead ICE

Trump withdraws Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, as his nominee to lead ICENPR – Politics
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Trump withdraws Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, as his nominee to lead ICE

The White House says it is withdrawing its nomination of Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, to lead ICE, ensuring that an agency at the forefront of President Trump's domestic agenda will remain without a Senate-confirmed leader for at least a while longer.

White House Pulls Nomination of Lance Schroyer, Ally of Markwayne Mullin, for ICE DirectorNYTimes – US
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White House Pulls Nomination of Lance Schroyer, Ally of Markwayne Mullin, for ICE Director

President Trump nominated Lance Schroyer, a former law enforcement officer from Oklahoma, less than three months ago.

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