Truck drivers say ‘racism’ behind Trump administration’s license restrictions on immigrants
The Trump administration's new rule restricts many immigrant truck drivers from renewing their commercial driver's licenses, leading to concerns of racism among affected individuals. Nearly 200,000 drivers are at risk of losing their licenses, with lawsuits challenging the rule currently in federal courts. Critics argue that the rule lacks evidence to support claims of safety threats posed by immigrant drivers, who have historically been involved in fewer fatal accidents than their non-immigrant counterparts.
- ▪The new rule disqualifies many foreign-born truck drivers from renewing their licenses.
- ▪Tens of thousands of immigrant drivers are currently in limbo due to this policy change.
- ▪Critics claim the rule is based on unfounded safety concerns and disproportionately affects immigrant workers.
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Trucks line up to enter a shipping berth at the port of Oakland on 28 January 2026 in California. Photograph: Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenTrucks line up to enter a shipping berth at the port of Oakland on 28 January 2026 in California. Photograph: Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesTrump administrationTruck drivers say ‘racism’ behind Trump administration’s license restrictions on immigrantsRule prevents many immigrant truckers from renewing driver’s license – even if they’ve driven legally for years Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Michael SainatoTue 26 May 2026 06.00 EDTLast modified on Tue 26 May 2026 06.01 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleNearly 200,000 US truck drivers are at risk of losing their commercial driver’s licenses after the US…
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