New York Faces $74 Million Federal Funding Loss Over Immigrant Truckers' Licenses
New York is set to lose over $73.5 million in federal funding due to its failure to revoke nearly 33,000 commercial driver's licenses issued to immigrants, as per the U.S. Department of Transportation. An audit revealed significant issues with these licenses, including their validity beyond the authorized stay of immigrants in the country. The federal government has been reviewing such licenses across states following a fatal crash in Florida involving an immigrant driver. While most states have complied with federal directives, New York, along with a few others, faces financial penalties. The Transportation Department, led by Secretary Sean Duffy, has emphasized the need for stringent checks to ensure road safety, particularly targeting non-domiciled commercial driver's licenses. New York officials, however, argue that their practices comply with federal laws and have previously been validated by audits. 
