ICE Detainer After Florida Turnpike Crash That Killed 3 Sparks Outcry Over California CDL Issuance

A Florida Turnpike crash on Aug. 12 killed three people and led to vehicular homicide charges for truck driver Harjinder Singh. Troopers, with ICE assistance, issued a detainer after finding Singh entered the U.S. in 2018 and held a California CDL; state and federal officials issued conflicting statements about his work authorization timeline. Coverage rapidly linked the crash to California CDL policies and ICE detainer use, prompting a short-term media spike and political debate.