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Trump Highlights Delilah's Law Amid Controversy at SOTU

2/25/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump invited Delilah Coleman, a child with limited mobility, to promote Delilah's Law during the State of the Union Address.
Delilah's Law would prevent states from issuing commercial driver's licenses to unauthorized immigrants.
Delilah Coleman was severely injured in a crash caused by a noncitizen truck driver.
California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized the initiative, citing the administration's approval of work permits for drivers involved in serious accidents.

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U.S. President Donald Trump invited Delilah Coleman, a child with limited mobility, to promote Delilah's Law during the State of the Union Address.
Delilah's Law would prevent states from issuing commercial driver's licenses to unauthorized immigrants.
Delilah Coleman was severely injured in a crash caused by a noncitizen truck driver.
California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized the initiative, citing the administration's approval of work permits for drivers involved in serious accidents.