On August 12th, a tragic accident occurred in Florida involving a minivan and a tractor-trailer driven by Harjinder Singh, who was in the U. S. illegally. The incident has raised serious concerns about truck driver licensing for illegal immigrants.
• Singh attempted an illegal U-turn on the Florida Turnpike, leading to a collision with a minivan. Two passengers died instantly, and the driver later succumbed to injuries.
• Video footage showed Singh remaining emotionless while first responders worked on the victims.
• Four days post-accident, it was revealed that Singh had been in the U. S. illegally since 2018 and obtained a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) in California, despite lacking legal status.
• The Department of Homeland Security criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom's DMV for issuing the CDL to Singh, suggesting it jeopardizes public safety.
• Governor Newsom’s administration has attempted to deflect blame to the Trump administration, claiming that issuing IDs to undocumented individuals enhances safety, a stance met with skepticism.
Harjinder Singh is in the United States illegally and his work authorization was rejected under the Trump Administration on September 14, 2020. It was later approved under the Biden Administration June 9, 2021.
• Florida Governor Ron DeSantis also expressed his concern over Singh's eligibility to be in the country while calling for accountability from the trucking company.
• Legal experts explain that illegal immigrants can obtain work authorization through asylum claims, allowing them to apply for a CDL, although stricter requirements could be implemented.
Harjinder Singh is facing charges of vehicular homicide with an ICE detainer placed on him. The incident highlights broader issues regarding the intersection of immigration laws and public safety related to commercial driving licenses.
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