Source: Fox News
Summary
Senator John Cornyn, R-Texas, plans to introduce legislation that would bar illegal immigrants from obtaining commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs), a move President Donald Trump called for during his State of the Union address. The bill, named Dalilah’s Law, is in response to a 2024 crash in California allegedly caused by an illegal immigrant. Trump argued that many illegal aliens cannot speak English or read basic road signs. The bill would require states to verify applicants through E-Verify and penalize noncompliant states.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Senator Cornyn introduces legislation in response to Trump’s State of the Union request. The bill is named after a young girl injured in a crash allegedly caused by an illegal immigrant. Trump had mentioned the incident in his speech, arguing that many illegal aliens cannot read basic road signs. The legislation would require states to verify applicants through E-Verify and penalize noncompliant states. Cornyn hopes, but does not expect, Democratic support. The bill is part of Trump’s broader immigration agenda, aiming to remove an incentive for illegal immigration.
The familiar pattern of a presidential address, a senator’s response, and a predictable partisan divide unfolds.
Author: Evan Null
