Trump nominates new ICE director as detainee deaths in custody being investigated

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Trump nominates new ICE director as detainee deaths in custody being investigated If confirmed, Lance Schroyer will replace acting ICE Director David Venturella - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he is nominating Lance Schroyer to become the next director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. "Lance has over 29 YEARS of Law Enforcement experience in Oklahoma," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "Lance is a former Oklahoma State Trooper, and United States Marine." If confirmed, Schroyer will replace acting ICE Director David Venturella. The announcement comes amid a new investigation by the Department of Homeland Security's inspector general into detainee deaths at ICE facilities. This is a developing story. Join our commenting forum Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies Comments [Image text:] BREAKING NEWS

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