Florida has taken a bold step in its immigration enforcement strategy by designating truck weigh stations as checkpoints for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
This initiative was unveiled during a press conference, where Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier highlighted a tragic incident that underscored the need for such measures. The incident involved a semi-truck driver, Harjinder Singh, who allegedly made an illegal U-turn, resulting in a fatal accident that claimed three lives.
"Most people in Florida are now aware of the serious tragedy that happened down in southeast Florida," Uthmeier remarked. "Someone that never should have been given a drivers license, much less a CDL license to drive larger commercial vehicles, engaged in reckless behavior that took three lives."
Uthmeier further expressed concern over the unknown number of illegal aliens operating large commercial vehicles, posing a daily safety risk to American families.
As reported by Breitbart, the press conference also featured Floridas Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) Commissioner Wilton Simpson, who elaborated on the new enforcement program. This initiative focuses on checkpoints managed by the FDACS, as noted by Fox13 News.
Currently, FDACS operates 23 agricultural inspection stations that have been empowered to assist with immigration enforcement. Although these stations primarily focus on agricultural safety and food quality inspections, all Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement (OALE) officers were certified under the federal 287(g) program in 2025.
This certification enables them to support federal immigration enforcement when they encounter individuals violating federal law.
Following the fatal accident, the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Department took decisive action. "State Troopers obtained a criminal arrest warrant for the driver," Breitbart reported, identifying Singh as an illegal alien who entered the U.S. via the southern border in 2018.
"State Troopers determined that Harjinder Singh entered the United States illegally, having crossed the Mexico border in 2018. The Defendant then obtained a Commercial Drivers License in the state of California."
During the press conference, Uthmeier emphasized that illegal aliens are prohibited from obtaining a driver's license in Florida. He pointed out that licenses issued by sanctuary states such as California, Washington, or New Jersey are invalid in Florida. This stance aligns with conservative principles of upholding the rule of law and ensuring public safety.
The introduction of ICE checkpoints at truck weigh stations reflects Florida's commitment to addressing illegal immigration and its potential consequences. By leveraging existing infrastructure and empowering state officers through federal programs, Florida aims to enhance its immigration enforcement capabilities.
This initiative not only seeks to prevent future tragedies but also reinforces the state's dedication to safeguarding its citizens and maintaining the integrity of its legal system.
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