No Priors AI Feds Crack Down on Immigrant Truckers Nationwide
Nov 20, 2025
Federal and state operations are targeting immigrant truckers, leading to thousands of CDLs being revoked. Inspections in Texas reveal many drivers can't prove legal status, while New York sees arrests of licensed drivers over immigration issues. Officials argue undocumented drivers threaten highway safety, sparking fierce debates. Critics highlight potential economic fallout and the risk of misidentifying legal immigrants. The crackdown raises significant questions about immigration policies, labor rights, and the trucking industry's future.
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Nationwide Crackdown On Immigrant Truckers
- Federal and state operations are targeting commercial drivers accused of lacking legal status across multiple states.
- Officials claim revoking non-domiciled CDLs is necessary to protect highway safety.
State Sweeps Turn Up Licensed Drivers
- Texas inspections found dozens of drivers who couldn't prove legal status, and ICE confirmed several lacked work authorization.
- Indiana's Operation Midway Blitz detained hundreds including many licensed truckers in joint ICE and state police actions.
DOT Revokes Thousands Of Non‑Domiciled CDLs
- The Department of Transportation revoked thousands of CDLs issued to non-domiciled individuals, framing it as a safety measure.
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy called the revocations necessary to ensure commercial driving integrity.