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ICE Flags New York CDL With 'No Name Given' After Arrest of Trucker in Oklahoma

The case underscores a federal crackdown on non‑domiciled commercial licenses prompted by a September audit, with new DOT rules now in effect.

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In Anmol's case, on September 23, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol encountered him during a routine inspection at a truck scale on the I-40.

Overview

  • ICE arrested Indian national Anmol Anmol on Sept. 23 during an Oklahoma truck‑scale inspection and found he was using a New York Class A CDL listing “No Name Given” as his first name.
  • DHS says records show he entered the U.S. unlawfully in 2023, was released into the country, and has now been placed in removal proceedings.
  • The arrest came during a three‑day I‑40 operation with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol that resulted in 120 arrests, including 91 people driving commercial vehicles with CDLs from sanctuary states.
  • DHS officials criticized New York’s licensing practices for noncitizens, while Oklahoma’s governor said such drivers will face enforcement once they cross into the state.
  • A New York DMV official said the license holder had federal work authorization and that single‑name conventions follow USCIS policy, as DOT’s late‑September directive tightens verification for non‑domiciled CDLs.