New York City is facing intense scrutiny following the revelation that a commercial driver's license (CDL) was issued to an Indian immigrant listed as "Anmol No Name Given," just weeks after the Harjinder Singh case sparked national outrage. This incident has ignited a fresh wave of criticism regarding the city's licensing policies and their potential impact on national security.
The controversy began when Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt disclosed that during a targeted enforcement action along Interstate 40 in western Oklahoma, state and federal law enforcement officials arrested 125 illegal immigrants. Among those apprehended was an individual carrying a New York CDL that identified him as "No Name Given" in place of his first and middle names.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has confirmed the arrest of "Anmol Anmol," the individual who was issued the CDL under the name "No Name Given". According to ICE record checks, Anmol is from India and was released into the U.S. by the Biden administration after entering the country illegally in 2023. The DHS has publicly criticized New York City, questioning the integrity of its sanctuary policies. "Want to know how CORRUPT sanctuary New York City is?" the DHS wrote on X.
New York officials have confirmed the authenticity of the license, with a spokesperson for the New York Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) stating that the CDL was issued on April 14th and is valid until 2028. The DMV insists that the licensing process followed all proper procedures, including verification of the individual's identity through federally issued documentation, and that the recipient had "lawful status" through federal work authorization. However, the DMV has not disclosed which specific documents were used to confirm the individual's identity or under which program they were granted lawful status.
This incident has drawn comparisons to the recent case of Harjinder Singh, an Indian truck driver who was involved in a fatal crash in Florida that killed three people. Singh, who had entered the U.S. illegally in 2018, obtained commercial driver's licenses in both Washington state in 2023 and California in 2024. He had previously been processed for deportation but claimed fear of returning to India, leading to his release on an immigration bond. The Singh case ignited a political firestorm over immigration policies and driver vetting practices.
The "No Name Given" license has further fueled the debate surrounding New York's "Green Light Law," which allows non-citizens to obtain state driver's licenses. Critics argue that such policies jeopardize public safety and undermine federal immigration enforcement. Conversely, supporters contend that these laws promote road safety by ensuring that all drivers are licensed and insured, regardless of their immigration status.
Governor Kathy Hochul's administration is now facing increasing pressure to address the concerns raised by the "No Name Given" license. While the DMV maintains that it followed proper procedures, questions remain about the verification process and the potential for abuse. The controversy has also reignited the debate over sanctuary policies and the balance between state autonomy and federal immigration enforcement.
The "No Name Given" incident has sparked widespread outrage and raised serious questions about the security implications of New York's driver's license policies. As investigations continue, the city faces the challenge of addressing these concerns while upholding its commitment to inclusivity and protecting the rights of all its residents.
