Florida Considering Legal Action Against California Over Illegal Immigrant Case

On Thursday, Florida Attorney General James Usmieyer indicated during an appearance on “Ingraham’s Angle” that the state is exploring potential legal actions against California and other political entities tied to the case of Haljinder Singh, an illegal immigrant.

Singh, a citizen of India, fled to California before returning to Florida, where he managed to acquire a commercial driver’s license (CDL) despite his immigration status. Laura Ingraham sought clarification from Usmieyer regarding Singh’s situation and the ongoing claims from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

“So, he’s back in Florida, and we’re going to prosecute him to the fullest,” Usmieyer stated. “He’s already facing charges for vehicular homicide, which could lead to decades in prison. This should serve as a warning to other undocumented individuals — your license isn’t valid here. We’ll see to it that you face the consequences.”

Usmieyer made comments about California’s Governor Gavin Newsom, who he accused of being connected to an illegal immigrant responsible for fatal incidents. He hinted at accountability for businesses in California that may have facilitated Singh’s licensing despite potential language barriers.

DHS is set to officially charge Singh with three counts of vehicular homicide after an incident on August 12, where three people died due to an illegal U-turn maneuver made with his truck in St. Lucie County.

Online videos surfaced showing Singh and another person attempting the illegal turn. Following the accident, both individuals flew from Florida to Sacramento, leading to an arrest warrant for Singh being issued on August 15.

According to investigations, Singh crossed into the U.S. illegally in 2018 through the Mexico border and managed to obtain a CDL in California, raising questions about how he did so, especially given his reportedly minimal understanding of English and traffic signs.

The Trump administration has voiced concerns over Singh’s licensing, noting that he demonstrated poor performance on English proficiency tests related to driving, answering only two questions correctly out of twelve and failing to recognize most traffic signs.

The Democratic governor’s office faced criticism as DHS called out the state for putting American lives at risk. Singh, in statements to a news outlet, mentioned that he had received a “federal government-issued work permit” during Trump’s presidency.

A spokesperson for Newsom defended California’s actions, asserting they complied with federal law. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on X that all worker visas for commercial truck drivers will be suspended immediately.