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flag The U.S. is withholding $40M from California over concerns about English proficiency among truck drivers, following a fatal crash involving a California-licensed driver.

flag The U.S. Department of Transportation is withholding $40 million in federal funds from California for failing to enforce English language requirements for commercial truck drivers, following a fatal August crash in Florida involving Harjinder Singh, a foreign-born driver with a valid work permit and commercial license issued by California. flag Federal officials argue Singh should not have qualified due to his immigration status and lack of English proficiency, despite California asserting it followed all rules and noting its truck drivers have a lower crash rate than the national average. flag The federal government demands California implement English proficiency testing during roadside inspections and remove non-compliant drivers, while threatening an additional $160 million in funding cuts over licensing practices. flag California disputes the claims, citing evidence of Singh’s ability to communicate during a prior traffic stop and asserting compliance with federal regulations at the time of licensing.

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