Summary
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that New York might lose $73 million in highway funds if it does not address issues in its system for issuing commercial driver's licenses to immigrants. New York officials claim they are following federal guidelines, but Duffy wants to ensure that only qualified individuals receive these licenses.
Key Facts
- Sean Duffy is the U.S. Transportation Secretary.
- New York issues commercial driver's licenses to immigrants that may remain valid beyond their legal stay.
- Duffy threatened to cut $73 million in highway funds to New York unless the system is corrected.
- New York officials assert they comply with federal rules and verify immigration status.
- Duffy has focused on four states with Democratic governors to check the licensing process.
- A truck crash in Florida involving an unauthorized driver prompted Duffy to start this review.
- The regulations for these licenses have existed for several years.
