Topic: Immigration Enforcement and Policy
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Immigration Enforcement and Policy

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Some U.S. states permit individuals without lawful immigration status to obtain standard driver's licenses and commercial driver's licenses (CDLs).
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State-level licensing policies allow undocumented immigrants to receive driving credentials, including CDLs, in certain jurisdictions.
The WEIGH Act is proposed federal legislation that would grant the United States Department of Transportation broader authority to hold states accountable for commercial driver licensing standards.
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Legislative proposal intended to increase federal oversight of state commercial driver licensing practices.