DOT sued for info on Biden-era licensing of ‘illegal’ drivers
A lawsuit has been filed against the U.S. Department of Transportation seeking records related to claims about the licensing of “illegal” drivers during the Biden administration.
The legal action is aimed at forcing the department to release information that the plaintiffs say should clarify what policies or practices were in place and how commercial driver licensing was handled during that period.
For truck drivers, the issue matters because commercial driver’s license standards and enforcement are directly tied to safety, training, and fairness in the job market. When questions are raised about who is being licensed and under what rules, it can affect confidence in the system and fuel concern about uneven enforcement across states and agencies.
The term “illegal” in the lawsuit’s framing appears to refer to immigration status, but the underlying request is for documentation—emails, guidance, memos, or related records—that would show what DOT did or did not do regarding licensing practices.
No additional details were provided in the information available, including who filed the suit, what specific records were requested, what DOT’s response has been so far, or whether the case targets a particular DOT office or program.
More information about the claims and the scope of the records request would depend on the lawsuit filings and any public response from DOT.