ICE Ramps Up Crackdown On Migrant Truck Drivers
Summary
The Trump administration conducted a three-day operation called Operation Highway Shield in four Midwestern states to enforce rules on commercial truck drivers. The operation led to the detention of 51 immigrants in the U.S. illegally and removed hundreds of drivers and vehicles from the roads. The government is tightening rules for immigrant truck drivers, especially those with licenses from other states or countries.Key Facts
- Operation Highway Shield ran from July 28 to July 30 in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Ohio.
- 51 immigrants were detained, including 21 drivers with non-domiciled commercial driver's licenses (CDLs).
- 766 truck drivers and vehicles were removed from service during this operation.
- 86 operators were arrested for crimes like road rage and domestic violence.
- 36 drivers failed English-language proficiency tests.
- Nearly $1 million in stolen cargo was recovered during the operation.
- New federal rules limit which noncitizens can get commercial driver's licenses in the U.S.
- The administration aims to improve safety by removing unqualified foreign-born truck drivers from American roads.
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