Transportation Department threatens $73M for New York's highways over commercial driver's licenses

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The federal government's scrutiny of commercial driver's licenses issued to immigrants has revealed significant issues in eight states, following several fatal accidents linked to these licenses. This crackdown aims to ensure that licenses are issued in compliance with federal regulations and safety standards.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has issued a warning to New York state regarding the illegal issuance of non-domiciled commercial driver's licenses (CDLs), stating that federal funding could be at risk if the state does not comply with federal regulations. This move highlights ongoing tensions between state and federal authorities over immigration-related policies.

New York has been issuing truck driver's licenses to illegal immigrants, which the Transportation Department has deemed a violation of federal regulations. The state faces the risk of losing tens of millions in federal highway funding unless it rectifies this situation.

New York faces the potential loss of $73 million in federal highway funds due to the issuance of commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) to immigrants, which may remain valid beyond their legal authorization to stay in the U.S., as stated by U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. Duffy has threatened to withhold these funds unless the state rectifies the situation.