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FIRST ON FOX: An illegal immigrant arrested in Oklahoma was found to be carrying a New York state commercial driver’s license that listed ‘NO NAME GIVEN’ as his name, according to officials from the Department of Homeland Security.
The arrest took place as part of ICE’s ongoing efforts to remove illegal truck drivers from American highways. This initiative follows the tragic accident involving Harjinder Singh, an illegal immigrant truck driver accused of multiple vehicular homicides.
On September 23, 2025, ICE, supported by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, detained Anmol Anmol, an illegal alien from India. His commercial driver’s license, which he obtained from New York, contained the unusual name ‘NO NAME GIVEN.’
A redacted photo of the license, acquired by Fox News Digital, reveals that it is a Class A CDL issued in April 2025 and valid until May 2028. The presence of a star in the corner indicates it is a REAL ID compliant license.
During a routine inspection at a truck scale along Interstate 40, Anmol’s illegal status came to light. He had entered the U.S. in 2023 and was released into the country by the Biden administration.
Following his arrest, Anmol was placed in removal proceedings. Tricia McLaughlin, Assistant Secretary at DHS, expressed concern about New York’s licensing practices. She stated that the state appears to neglect verifying the citizenship status of applicants for commercial licenses.
McLaughlin emphasized the risks involved, saying that allowing illegal immigrants to drive 18-wheelers poses a significant danger to public safety. The ICE and Oklahoma Highway Patrol cooperative effort, known as the 287(g) program, effectively eliminated Anmol as a potential threat on the roads.
A representative from the New York Department of Motor Vehicles contested Anmol’s alleged illegal status. He asserted that Anmol has lawful status in the U.S. due to federal employment authorization granted in March 2025. Furthermore, the representative claimed that the license was issued according to federal guidelines, which allow for the possibility of individuals using only one name.
Procedures in place, as described in the USCIS policy manual, support such actions, according to the official. They noted that the designation ‘NO NAME GIVEN’ can periodically appear in federal documents.
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt weighed in saying that if New York issues commercial driver’s licenses to individuals with ‘NO NAME GIVEN,’ that responsibility lies with the state. Stitt declared that once individuals cross into Oklahoma, they must adhere to state laws.
This incident was part of a larger operation running from September 23 to September 25, which aimed to address public safety concerns along the busy Interstate 40 corridor. The collaboration between ICE and Oklahoma law enforcement stemmed from the state’s 287(g) program, which facilitates cooperation between state and federal agencies.
During the enforcement operation, ICE and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol apprehended 120 illegal aliens, 91 of whom possessed commercial driver’s licenses issued by sanctuary states. The operation’s scope included individuals from countries like India, Uzbekistan, China, Russia, Georgia, Turkey, Tajikistan, Ukraine, and Mauritania.
According to the Governor’s office, these individuals posed a risk to public safety by operating 80,000-pound vehicles without proper authorization or verification.
Other arrests during the operation included individuals with criminal records involving various offenses such as driving under the influence, money laundering, human smuggling, and drug-related crimes. Among them was Kevin Ivan Escobar-Dionicio, a Guatemalan national with a background in human smuggling and money laundering.
The initiative raised alarm about illegal immigrants driving commercial trucks on U.S. highways, particularly following the Harjinder Singh case. Singh faces charges for three counts of vehicular homicide during a crash in St. Lucie County, Florida.
Reportedly, Singh had a California-issued commercial driver’s license, despite failing an English proficiency test and incorrectly identifying most traffic signs associated with that test.
Singh’s case has intensified national fears regarding the implications of illegal immigrant truck drivers on American roadways.
Madison Sheahan, Deputy Director of ICE, spoke about the operation and its outcomes. She affirmed that illegal aliens should not be behind the wheel of 18-wheelers in America.
Sheahan pointed out that this successful combined effort of federal and local law enforcement reaffirms their commitment to improving road safety and issued a call for more agencies to participate in the 287(g) program. Through this program, they can assist in removing public safety threats while also receiving reimbursement funds.
