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Democrat Accuses GOP of Immigrant Scapegoating in CDL Hearing

3/5/2026

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During a House Homeland Security subcommittee hearing, Democratic Rep. Shri Thanedar accused Republicans of tying illegal-immigrant commercial driver's license (CDL) concerns to U.S. President Donald Trump’s failures.
He argued the hearing scapegoated immigrants and questioned its jurisdiction.
The hearing examined illegal immigrants obtaining non-domicile CDLs, with officials addressing highway-safety issues.
Chairman Josh Brecheen defended the committee’s authority to address concerns, as Thanedar—who previously drafted impeachment articles against Trump—was Democrat present.

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During a House Homeland Security subcommittee hearing, Democratic Rep. Shri Thanedar accused Republicans of tying illegal-immigrant commercial driver's license (CDL) concerns to U.S. President Donald Trump’s failures.
He argued the hearing scapegoated immigrants and questioned its jurisdiction.
The hearing examined illegal immigrants obtaining non-domicile CDLs, with officials addressing highway-safety issues.
Chairman Josh Brecheen defended the committee’s authority to address concerns, as Thanedar—who previously drafted impeachment articles against Trump—was Democrat present.