Shapiro responds to illegal immigrant trucker fiasco – says driver was in fed database first
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- Governor Shapiro addressed the situation involving an illegal immigrant truck driver from Uzbekistan, emphasizing that the driver was in a federal database before acquiring a Pennsylvania commercial driver's license. This has raised significant concerns about the state's vetting procedures.
- The incident has led to a political fallout, with state Republicans demanding accountability from Shapiro and an investigation into the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation's licensing practices, highlighting potential systemic issues.
- This controversy reflects ongoing debates regarding immigration enforcement and public safety, as similar incidents have prompted scrutiny of state and federal collaboration in vetting processes for commercial licenses.
— via World Pulse Now AI Editorial System
