Unions that once championed American workers now defend illegal alien truck drivers, a move that ignites a firestorm as a grieving father demands accountability.
Union lawsuit targets driver records
The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) has joined a federal lawsuit seeking to block the Department of Transportation from seizing personal records of 17 million commercial driver’s license holders, a move that threatens the privacy of school bus and maintenance drivers who rely on CDLs.
AFT President Randi Weingarten warned that the government’s demand “puts millions of people’s personal data up for grabs without their consent,” arguing that the data collection is vindictive and illegal.
Marcus Coleman, whose five‑year‑old daughter was severely injured in a 2024 crash caused by an illegal alien operating an 18‑wheel truck, condemned Democrats for ignoring his family’s tragedy.
“I reject the sympathy you offer,” Coleman said in a Townhall.com interview, adding that he has never received a single call from Democratic officials after the incident.
California’s sanctuary policies have issued commercial driver’s licenses to thousands of undocumented immigrants, including the driver who struck Coleman’s vehicle, raising questions about road safety and licensing standards.
States challenge DOT data grab
Twenty‑two states, led by Illinois, have sued the Department of Transportation to prevent the agency from accessing state DMV files that verify who is qualified to operate semis, asserting that the public is entitled to that information.
Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy announced the shutdown of dozens of commercial trucking schools after discovering abysmal English proficiency among enrollees, a step he says protects safety on the roads.
Coleman testified before Congress earlier this month, recounting the traumatic brain injury his daughter suffered and blaming failed federal immigration and licensing policies for the loss.
Critics argue that the AFT’s legal effort shields union members who cannot read traffic signals or understand road signs, endangering children and families.
With the case moving forward, the nation watches as the clash between union privacy claims and citizen safety intensifies.
