White House Criticizes California Over Commercial License to Illegal Alien in Fatal SoCal Crash

The White House has condemned California for issuing a commercial driver's license (CDL) to Jashanpreet Singh, a 21-year-old illegal immigrant from India involved in a fatal crash that killed three people in Southern California. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt criticized California's licensing practices, highlighting a "disturbing pattern" of criminal illegal aliens receiving commercial vehicle licenses, which she described as a serious public safety concern. Singh, who entered the U.S. illegally in 2022 through the southern border and was released under the Biden administration, faces charges including vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated. The Department of Transportation is investigating the issue, with Secretary Sean Duffy warning California it could lose over $40 million in highway safety funds for failing to enforce federal requirements. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has lodged a detainer for Singh, and officials emphasize the need to close loopholes allowing illegal immigrants to operate commercial vehicles. The case has sparked broader debate over state licensing policies and immigration enforcement.