Trump administration threatens funding cuts over trucker English language enforcement

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The U.S. Department of Transportation threatened to cut federal funds from California, Washington, and New Mexico if they do not enforce English language proficiency requirements for commercial drivers, following a deadly Florida crash linked to an illegal immigrant with a commercial license. The move aims to improve safety and enforce federal rules amid political debates over immigration and safety policies.
Topics:nation#english-requirements#federal-funding#immigration#politics#state-enforcement#truck-drivers
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