DHS: ICE Considering Immigration Enforcement at Truck Weigh Stations Nationwide

Source: Department of Homeland Security

In a breaking development, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has confirmed that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is weighing the possibility of conducting immigration enforcement operations at truck weigh stations and stops across the United States.

This comes in the wake of a fatal crash in Florida, where Harjinder Singh, an undocumented immigrant truck driver, allegedly killed three Americans by executing an illegal U-turn on the Florida Turnpike. Singh, who crossed into the U.S. illegally, had obtained a Commercial Driver’s License from California. He is now facing manslaughter charges.

A DHS spokesperson stated that “all enforcement options are on the table” to keep Americans safe. Secretary Noem emphasized that the tragedy “should have never happened,” criticizing California’s policies on driver licensing for undocumented immigrants.

The incident has reignited fierce debate over road safety, federal oversight, and immigration enforcement within the trucking industry. Industry insiders warn that undocumented drivers are prevalent in the profession, raising further questions about compliance, accountability, and public safety.