Crash prompts Florida crackdown on undocumented drivers

A deadly crash on the Florida Turnpike last week has prompted state officials to tighten enforcement against undocumented drivers, following reports that the truck driver involved held a commercial driver’s license despite being in the country illegally.

What they're saying:

Authorities say three people were killed on Aug. 12 when a man driving an 18-wheeler attempted an illegal U-turn on the Florida Turnpike.

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State officials allege the driver should not have had a commercial driver’s license. Florida law already bars undocumented immigrants from obtaining state-issued licenses, and licenses from so-called "sanctuary" states are not recognized in Florida.

What we don't know:

It is unclear how

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