Texas took their licenses. Now these immigrant truckers face lost livelihoods, sense of betrayal
· KRGV (NBC 5)
Veronica Viera, a DACA recipient and mother of four, lost her commercial driver's license in Texas due to a crackdown on noncitizen licenses. This change, affecting thousands, has forced her to switch to Uber driving, drastically reducing her income. Viera, who drove a pink 18-wheeler, expressed feelings of betrayal by the state she loves. The Texas Department of Public Safety revoked over 6,400 licenses, citing safety concerns, while advocates argue the policy unfairly targets immigrants. Other affected drivers, like Eunice Kamanu, also transitioned to lower-paying jobs, highlighting the economic impact of this crackdown amid a national truck driver shortage.
AI summary · Source: KRGV (NBC 5) →
