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Nearly 2,000 Immigrants Lose Commercial Driver’s Licenses in Indiana Amid New State Law and Federal Guidance
The law requires temporary work visas, English testing and new penalties for drivers, carriers and trainers.
- On April 1, Indiana revoked nearly 1,790 non-domiciled commercial driver licenses after House Enrolled Act 1200 took effect, requiring specific visa status and English-language testing for CDL holders.
- Republican legislators spearheaded the legislation during the 2026 session; Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita stated the state 'answered the call' from President Donald Trump to revoke licenses issued to illegal aliens.
- State Representative Jim Pressel claims the law protects Hoosiers from 'dangerous drivers,' while immigration attorney Sarah Burrow argues it prevents legal immigrants, including DACA recipients, from obtaining licenses.
- Employers face civil penalties up to $50,000 for knowingly hiring undocumented workers, and applicants must pass English-only driving exams to verify comprehension of traffic signs and signals.
- The Indiana Motor Truck Association supports the law as a safety step, though Gregg Johnson expects shipping challenges and increased labor costs due to fewer available drivers.
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Nearly 2,000 immigrants lose commercial driver’s licenses in Indiana amid new state law and federal guidance
After federal guidance, Indiana revoked nearly all non-domiciled commercial driver's licenses impacting nearly 2,000 immigrant drivers.
·Sacramento, United States
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