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Uzbek Terror Suspect Arrested After Flawed CDL Issuance

11/20/2025

Summary

Story summary

Akhror Bozorov, an Uzbek national wanted for terrorism, was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on November 9 in Kansas.
Bozorov obtained a Pennsylvania commercial driver's license (CDL) in July 2025 after work authorization in January 2024.
Stacy Garrity, the state treasurer, urged Governor Josh Shapiro to investigate the licensing process.
The Department of Homeland Security criticized state policies allowing Bozorov to operate a commercial vehicle.

History

Historical Context

The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on October 3, abolished racially discriminatory quotas established since the 1920s. This landmark legislation allowed increased immigration from diverse regions, including Asia and Africa, reshaping U.S. demographics. Akhror Bozorov's case underscores ongoing vulnerabilities in immigrant licensing processes, prompting renewed scrutiny of state and national security measures.

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Story summary

Akhror Bozorov, an Uzbek national wanted for terrorism, was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on November 9 in Kansas.
Bozorov obtained a Pennsylvania commercial driver's license (CDL) in July 2025 after work authorization in January 2024.
Stacy Garrity, the state treasurer, urged Governor Josh Shapiro to investigate the licensing process.
The Department of Homeland Security criticized state policies allowing Bozorov to operate a commercial vehicle.

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