The media’s silence regarding illegal immigrants in California who hold commercial driver’s licenses and are involved in fatal accidents, like the recent one in Florida, raises several concerns.
None of these concerns are positive.
First off, it reflects a trend among journalists—whether at respected outlets like the Wall Street Journal or networks such as CNN—who seem to prioritize global commerce and identity politics over American realities. They buried this story, likely recognizing how dubious their editorial choices were.
There’s the push for “sanctuary cities,” paired with criticism of efforts to restore law and order, and a tendency to downplay the risks posed by illegal drivers on the highway.
Then there’s the issue of granting driver’s licenses to individuals who may not even understand English road signs. It seems utterly irrational. Yet, California is one of 19 states that does issue these licenses regardless of a person’s immigration status or their comprehension of U.S. traffic laws.
For instance, the individual involved in the Florida accident only managed to correctly answer two out of twelve questions on the English proficiency test. Furthermore, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation, he could only identify one of the four highway signs shown to him.
The perplexing nature of this situation surpasses even the complexity of welfare time limits Harjinder Singh navigated to obtain his California CDL.
In Washington State, where Singh also held a CDL, applicants can take the test in multiple languages—English, Spanish, Russian, or even Serbian Croatian. But does that mean they truly understand the signs? Probably not.
What’s even more alarming is that basic driver’s licenses are available without charge to anyone who takes exams in an array of foreign languages in numerous states. This multicultural approach can endanger lives. And the individuals who support it share some responsibility.
Recently, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the suspension of all commercial truck driver visas in the U.S.
Additionally, President Trump signed an executive order aimed at enforcing long-standing English requirements for commercial drivers.
Singh illegally crossed into the U.S. from India via Mexico back in 2018. Interestingly, contrary to Governor Gavin Newsom’s positioning, he stated that his job approval was denied under the Trump administration in September 2020.
Thus, we find ourselves in a scenario where both California and the Biden administration have effectively allowed unqualified foreigners to operate large trucks across the nation. The Florida Highway Patrol reported that when Singh made an illegal U-turn, a minivan collided with his trailer, resulting in the deaths of three Americans.
In the wake of such tragedy, we’re left grappling with the profound loss for a family forced to navigate life after losing a loved one. Justice seems paramount. Yet, why aren’t we holding open-border politicians accountable for failing to uphold the law? Just as we have started to reassess accountability in policing, shouldn’t we do the same here?
You might recall the Democrat-backed George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021, which limited “qualified immunity” as a defense against civil lawsuits for law enforcement officials.
If that’s the precedent, how should we perceive politicians who blatantly disregard the law? It seems only a few members of the Biden administration and some journalists bear the brunt of this issue right now. But at the end of the day, three Americans lost their lives.
The families of the victims clearly want answers.
The Federal Tort Claims Act allows the federal government to be sued for incidents like car accidents caused by their employees, despite the Constitution’s prohibition against certain types of lawsuits.
It’s unfortunate that federal taxpayers end up covering for the negligence associated with the Biden administration’s policies. Perhaps it’s time we waived some qualified immunity and pursued accountability.
As for California, many precedents exist where substantial settlements were issued in light of events like the death of George Floyd, particularly against government officials acting in ways that defied established laws.
Governor Newsom and his colleagues didn’t strictly ignore the laws or act without reasonable justification.
Thanks to the leadership in Florida, Singh faces charges of vehicular homicide and manslaughter. Immigration authorities are interested in him post the conclusion of his criminal case. But there’s lingering uncertainty—will we hold the politicians responsible who have blood on their hands in Florida?
