Overview

• ICE says it arrested Indian national Anmol Anmol on Sept. 23 during an I‑40 truck‑scale inspection in Oklahoma and placed him in removal proceedings.
• The driver carried a New York Class A REAL ID CDL listing “No Name Given Anmol,” which the New York DMV confirmed was authentic and issued on April 14, 2025, expiring May 26, 2028.
• DHS officials criticized New York’s vetting, while the state DMV said the holder had federal employment authorization and that the license followed federal guidance; DHS countered that work authorization does not confer lawful status.
• The arrest occurred within a joint ICE–Oklahoma Highway Patrol operation under 287(g) that detained about 120 noncitizens, many driving commercial vehicles with out‑of‑state CDLs.
• Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons condemned the New York issuance and highlighted broader safety concerns as DOT/FMCSA has already tightened eligibility for non‑domiciled commercial licenses.