UMVA has learned that a top official at the White House has called for a drastic crackdown on non-English speaking truck drivers, a group that includes many undocumented immigrants, from commercial driver's license (CDL) rolls nationwide.
This development comes on the heels of four recent, fatal semitruck accidents involving undocumented immigrants with the surname "Singh". The incidents have raised serious concerns about road safety and the vetting process for commercial drivers.
According to information obtained by UMVA, the White House Border Czar made the remarks during a recent appearance on a major news network. The official stated that the administration aims to "get everybody off the street who's here illegally" and take further action to address the issue.
The official expressed concern that drivers without English proficiency may not be able to read or understand road signs, posing a significant risk to themselves and others on the road. "They have got to understand English to be driving a two-ton truck down the highway at 70 miles an hour," the official emphasized.
UMVA can exclusively reveal that the administration is also actively pursuing lawsuits and subpoenas to compel states to turn over DMV records they have been refusing to share with federal immigration authorities. This move is aimed at identifying and addressing patterns of illegal immigration and lax state systems.
The repeated involvement of drivers named "Singh" in recent fatal crashes has drawn attention to the devastating consequences of undocumented immigration and the need for stricter regulations. One such incident involved a young girl named Dalilah Coleman, who was severely injured in a car accident caused by an undocumented immigrant driving a semi-truck.
Dalilah's life was forever changed when she was just five years old, and she now requires lifelong care and therapy due to her injuries, which include a traumatic brain injury and cerebral palsy. Her family has been fighting for her recovery ever since, and a GoFundMe campaign has raised nearly $200,000 to cover rehabilitation and therapy costs.
The incident has sparked a national conversation about immigration and road safety, with some lawmakers calling for stricter regulations and others pushing back. The president has directly addressed the tragedy and endorsed legislation aimed at preventing similar incidents in the future.
The president's proposal, dubbed the "Dalilah Law", aims to bar states from granting Commercial Driver's Licenses to undocumented immigrants. The move has highlighted the divide in Congress, with Republicans rising to their feet in applause and most Democrats remaining seated.
The emotional debate has sparked outbursts from some lawmakers, with Rep. Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib engaging in a heated exchange with the president. The incident has underscored the need for a comprehensive approach to addressing immigration and road safety.
