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Senator Cornyn Pushes Dalilah's Law Against Illegal Immigrants

2/27/2026

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U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) is advancing Dalilah's Law to bar illegal immigrants from obtaining commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs), in response to a request from U.S. President Donald Trump at the State of the Union.
Cornyn expects little Senate Democrat support, noting they oppose Trump-backed initiatives.
Dalilah’s Law would require states to verify CDL applicants with E-Verify.
Cornyn argues it reduces the pull factor for illegal immigration.

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U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) is advancing Dalilah's Law to bar illegal immigrants from obtaining commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs), in response to a request from U.S. President Donald Trump at the State of the Union.
Cornyn expects little Senate Democrat support, noting they oppose Trump-backed initiatives.
Dalilah’s Law would require states to verify CDL applicants with E-Verify.
Cornyn argues it reduces the pull factor for illegal immigration.