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Mr Singh is not any Sikh truck driver but Harjinder Singh, DHS says as it removes controversial post; Hasbro objects use of its character

The Department of Homeland Security removed the controversial post vilifying Sikh truck drivers but said that the criticisms were nonsensical drivel. New York Post cited a statement by the DHS amid the major row in which the department said that Mr Singh, the bearded man in the poster, was actually…

The Times of India

‘Get off our roads, Mr Singh’: DHS ad draws backlash from Sikh, Hindu groups

A Department of Homeland Security advertisement featuring "Mr Singh" has ignited controversy. Advocacy groups have labeled the campaign as racist and anti-American profiling. The department used AI-generated imagery and Transformers characters in its posts. This campaign targets unlicensed commercial drivers and foreign nationals. Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi also condemned the government's…

The Economic Times

Indian truck driver Jashanpreet Singh jailed for nearly 5 years for deadly California crash

A 21-year-old Indian national who was living in the United States illegally has been sentenced to four years and eight months in prison for a devastating truck crash in Southern California that killed three people and injured several others.

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Supreme Court rejects Florida's bid to sue Western states over truck licenses for immigrants

The Supreme Court has rejected Florida’s long shot attempt to sue California and Washington over the issuance of commercial driver licenses to truckers who don’t speak English and are not authorized to be in the United States

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New rules limit which foreigners will get a commercial driving license in US: Only H-2A, H-2B, and E-2 visa holders

After series of accidents involving migrant, non-English speaking drivers, the Trump administration is rolling out new regulations to keep unqualified foreigners from driving commercial vehicles. New rules will drastically reduce the number of eligible people and will also close the loopholes that now exist between the federal rules and the…

The Times of India

Truck driver in fatal Florida crash repeatedly failed driving tests, official says. What to know

A commercial truck driver who is charged with killing three people in a deadly crash in Florida in August had failed a commercial driver’s license repeatedly

The Independent UK

Deadly semitrailer crash in California renews federal criticism of immigrant truck drivers

U.S. Homeland Security officials say a 21-year-old semitruck driver accused of being under the influence of drugs and causing a fiery crash that killed three people on a southern California freeway is in the country illegally

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Truth About Jashanpreet Singh's Border Release Baffles Americans: Did Biden's Policy Let a 'Killer' Slip Through?

A fatal DUI crash on the I-10 in Ontario killed three, leading to the arrest of 21-year-old truck driver Jashanpreet Singh.

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Undocumented driver accused in deadly California truck crash illegally crossed the border in 2022: Report

Second recent deadly accident involving undocumented drivers heightens scrutiny on California’s licencing practices for commercial drivers

The Independent UK

Federal government to withhold $40M from California for not enforcing trucker English requirements

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says he will withhold $40 million from California because it is the only state that is failing to enforce English language requirements for truckers

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Truck driver accused of being in the US illegally pleads not guilty in Florida crash that killed 3

A commercial truck driver accused of making an illegal U-turn that killed three people on a Florida highway last month has waived his first appearance hearing and entered a not guilty plea

The Independent UK

What to know about the stricter rules coming to noncitizen truck drivers after fatal Florida crash

It is now significantly harder for non-U.S. citizens to obtain a commercial driver’s license under new rules the Transportation Department has imposed

The Independent UK

Transportation Department tightens non-citizen truck driver rules after fatal crash in Florida

The Transportation Department will immediately tighten up the requirements for non-citizens to get commercial drivers licenses after three fatal crashes this year in Florida, Texas and Alabama that officials say were caused by immigrant truck drivers who never should have received licenses

The Independent UK

Sikh truckers see spike in anti-immigrant vitriol after deadly Florida crash

Members of California’s Sikh trucking community say a deadly crash involving one of its own has led to a spike in anti-Sikh rhetoric

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A deadly Florida truck crash has fueled an immigration fight. Here's what to know

A truck driver's deadly U-turn on a Florida highway has sparked national debate over immigration, trucking safety, and federal funding

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‘It seems to be almost a daily occurrence’: DHS official is using car crashes to double down on migrant crackdowns

To take advantage of multiple fatal car crashes involving illegal immigrants across the country, a Department of Homeland Security official has focused on just that fact. According to the Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs at DHS, Tricia McLaughlin, “It seems to be almost a daily occurrence where an illegal alien…

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US Pauses Work Visas For Foreign Truck Drivers

State Department halts work visas for foreign truck drivers citing safety concerns and regulatory issues.

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Three states could lose millions in federal funding if English is not enforced for truck drivers, Duffy says

‘This is about keeping people safe on the road. Your families, your kids, your spouses, your loved ones, your friends,’ Duffy said Tuesday

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Over 2.5 million people sign petition in support of truck driver Harjinder Singh after fatal Florida crash

Supporters urge Florida officials to grant clemency to the 28-year-old truck driver, insisting the crash was a ‘tragic accident’, not a ‘deliberate act’

The Independent UK

What to know about visas for foreign truckers and the politics of a deadly Florida crash

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced this week that the U.S. will pause issuing work visas to some foreign truck drivers

The Independent UK

Fatal Florida crash fuels immigration fight between DeSantis and Newsom

Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis dispatched his top deputy to California to oversee the handover of a truck driver accused of making an illegal U-turn that killed three people in Florida

The Independent UK

Semi-truck driver arrested after making illegal U-turn on Florida highway killing three people

Harjinder Singh, who authorities say had entered the U.S. illegally, has been charged with three counts of vehicular homicide

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People Beg For “Life Sentence” For Truck Driver Whose Illegal U-Turn Ended The Lives Of 3 People

The driver looked unfazed as he watched a black minivan plough into the tractor-trailer he was driving on the Florida highway.

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Golden Eagles Uttar Pradesh stun Delhi Panzers to keep semi-final hopes alive in Premier Handball League

JAIPUR: Golden Eagles Uttar Pradesh notched up a stunning 37-28 victory against the Delhi Panzers in the Premier Handball League at the Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium here on Wednesday.

The Times of India

Premier Handball League: Maharashtra Ironmen hold onto to clinch a thrilling win against Golden Eagles Uttar Pradesh

JAIPUR: Maharashtra Ironmen held on to register a sensational one-point (28-27) victory over the Golden Eagles Uttar Pradesh in an inaugural Premier Handball League at the Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium on Monday.

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