Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that California, Washington, and New Mexico must enforce English proficiency rules for commercial drivers or lose federal funding. This follows a deadly Florida crash allegedly caused by an undocumented immigrant who lacked English proficiency and held a commercial driver's license. The states have 30 days to comply. The Biden administration disputes claims of responsibility, citing the Trump administration's issuance of a work permit to the driver. The move has sparked political debate surrounding immigration and commercial driver safety.

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