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A Social Security number or other proof of legal status is required for initial issuance, renewal, and certain endorsements.
Additionally, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) require all CDL holders to: “Read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, to understand highway traffic signs and signals in English, to respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records.”
According to the DHS, the top three U.S. states issuing the CDLs were Illinois, California, and New York — Democrat-run states. The enforcement action, which was conducted in Northwest Indiana as part of the Chicago-based Operation Midway Blitz, targeted criminal activity among the arrestees, including:
- Driving under the influence
- Drug trafficking
- Theft
- Burglary
- Assault
- Child abuse
- Domestic battery
- Prostitution
- Fraud
“Far too many innocent Americans have been killed by illegal aliens driving semi-trucks and big rigs. And yet, sanctuary states around the country have been issuing illegal aliens commercial driver’s licenses. The Trump Administration is ending the chaos,” said Secretary Noem.
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“Indiana is the Crossroads of America, and that’s something we’re proud of — but it also means we must stay vigilant about those using our interstates for crime and thus endangering our communities,” said Indiana GOP Governor Mike Braun. “The safety of our state is our top priority, and we’ll keep working with our federal partners to keep Hoosiers — and Americans — safe.”
“ICE launched Operation Midway Blitz to remove illegal alien threats to public safety, which is exactly what we have done in Chicago. We recognized from the start that this must include protecting roadways carrying interstate traffic and cargo.
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“This operation wouldn’t have been as successful as it was without our strong 287(g) partnership with the Indiana State Police. Protecting communities from criminal illegal aliens also includes those posing safety threats on our interstates,” said ICE Deputy Director Madison Sheahan. “When cities and states partner with us, communities are safer, and as this operation has proven, our efforts in Indiana extend protection to those living in the sanctuary state of Illinois as well.”
* Original Article:
https://www.oann.com/newsroom/noem-over-140-illegal-alien-truck-drivers-arrested-during-operation-midway-blitz/