Pennsylvania Court to Decide on Use of Unverified Voter Registrations

What's happening

Pennsylvania Court to Decide on Use of Unverified Voter Registrations — Pennsylvania risks losing $75 million in federal road funding unless it complies with U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) licensing requirements for non-domiciled commercial learner’s permits (CLP) and commercial driver’s licenses (CDL). This warning was issued in a letter from the DOT to Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Mike Carroll and Governor Josh Shapiro. Circuit Court Affirms Trump’s Authority Over USAID Funding The potential funding loss follows the arrest of Akhror Bozorov, an from Uzbekistan, who was wanted for ties to a terrorist organization. Bozorov was issued a non-domiciled CDL in Pennsylvania, raising concerns about the state's compliance with federal regulations. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), PennDOT has issued non-domiciled CDLs that extend beyond the expiration of the drivers' lawful presence in the U.S. The letter states, "This letter constitutes FMCSA’s preliminary determination that Pennsylvania has failed to meet the requirement for substantial compliance with the standards for issuing non-domiciled CLPs and CDLs." The FMCSA's review, which began in September, revealed that Pennsylvania issued 12,436 non-domiciled CLPs or CDLs that are currently unexpired. The review sampled 150 records and found several discrepancies, including instances where licenses were issued without proper documentation of lawful presence. For example, one individual received a non-domiciled CDL expiring July 31, 2026, despite having only 23 days left on his work authorization. During Thanksgiving week, approximately 73 million people are expected to travel, sharing the roads with a concerning number of illegal aliens operating commercial vehicles. Recent arrests of illegal aliens driving trucks, including those holding non-domiciled Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDL), have raised alarms about safety and compliance with federal regulations.

What's at stake

California has acknowledged issuing 17,000 non-domiciled CDLs to foreign drivers, some of whom may lack basic driving skills or familiarity with U.S. A nationwide audit by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has identified several states, including Colorado, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas, and Washington, as having licensing practices inconsistent with federal standards. Explainer Illegal Aliens Operating Commercial Vehicles Raise Safety and Licensing Concerns Nationwide One notable case involves Akhror Bozorov, an from Uzbekistan, who was arrested by ICE on November 9 while driving a commercial truck in Kansas. Bozorov is wanted in Uzbekistan for his alleged involvement with a terrorist organization, including distributing propaganda and recruiting for jihad. illegally in February 2023 and was subsequently released by U.S. Border Patrol, a decision attributed to the current administration's immigration policies. On Thursday, 22 GOP members of the Michigan House and Senate sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi requesting that the Department of Justice (DOJ) send election monitors to oversee Michigan’s 2026 primary and general elections. The lawmakers expressed concern over the state's chief election official, Democrat Jocelyn Benson, who is running for governor and will oversee her own election results. Explainer Supreme Court Petition Challenges Michigan's Voter Roll Maintenance The GOP lawmakers highlighted the potential conflict of interest, stating, "Secretary Benson will be administering an election in which she has a direct personal stake in the outcome.

Such a situation risks compromising the impartiality required for fair election oversight and demands external federal scrutiny to maintain public trust." They referenced recent DOJ monitoring efforts in California and for the Nov. 4 election as a precedent for their request. Benson has faced criticism for her refusal to share Michigan’s statewide voter registration lists with federal authorities. Recent media reports have suggested that the 'full, complete' presidential pardons issued by former President Donald Trump related to the 2020 election cannot shield individuals from state charges. Constitution's pardon clause only applies to federal offenses. However, proponents of Trump's pardons contend that this interpretation is incorrect. 25 to obtain these records from Michigan and four other Democrat-led states, arguing that it hinders enforcement of the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) and the Help America Vote Act (HAVA). Benson contends that she is protecting citizens' private information from federal access. The lack of transparency in has raised alarms, particularly after a lawsuit from the Public Interest Legal Foundation (PILF) claimed that Benson failed to maintain accurate voter registration lists. What to watch next is whether new filings, agency actions, votes, or court decisions change the timeline—and how officials respond in the weeks ahead.

Why it matters

The coverage highlights: Duffy Threatens To Pull $75M In Road Funds For Pennsylvania. The coverage highlights: How Did An Illegal Alien, Wanted On Terrorism, Get A CDL License. The coverage highlights: Michigan GOP Urges DOJ To Monitor 2026 Election. The coverage highlights: Trump's 'Complete' Pardons Cover Bogus State Election Charges. The coverage highlights: WI's Leftist Supreme Court Justices Have A Recusal Problem. The coverage highlights: Chester County Launches Investigation After 75,000 Voters Left Out of Poll Books.

Key facts & context

2025-11-20: Duffy Threatens To Pull $75M In Road Funds For Pennsylvania. 2025-11-19: How Did An Illegal Alien, Wanted On Terrorism, Get A CDL License. 2025-11-14: Michigan GOP Urges DOJ To Monitor 2026 Election. 2025-11-14: Trump's 'Complete' Pardons Cover Bogus State Election Charges. 2025-11-13: WI's Leftist Supreme Court Justices Have A Recusal Problem. 2025-11-12: Chester County Launches Investigation After 75,000 Voters Left Out of Poll Books. 2025-10-27: Election Canvassers Charged For Fake 2024 Voter Registrations. 2025-10-21: Texas Identifies 2,700 Potential Noncitizens on Voter Rolls. 2025-10-20: Wisconsin Election Officials Face Scrutiny Over Voter Registration Compliance. 2025-10-09: Pennsylvania Court to Decide on Use of Unverified Voter Registrations.

Timeline & key developments

2025-11-20: Duffy Threatens To Pull $75M In Road Funds For Pennsylvania. 2025-11-19: How Did An Illegal Alien, Wanted On Terrorism, Get A CDL License. 2025-11-14: Michigan GOP Urges DOJ To Monitor 2026 Election. 2025-11-14: Trump's 'Complete' Pardons Cover Bogus State Election Charges. 2025-11-13: WI's Leftist Supreme Court Justices Have A Recusal Problem. 2025-11-12: Chester County Launches Investigation After 75,000 Voters Left Out of Poll Books. 2025-10-27: Election Canvassers Charged For Fake 2024 Voter Registrations. 2025-10-21: Texas Identifies 2,700 Potential Noncitizens on Voter Rolls. 2025-10-20: Wisconsin Election Officials Face Scrutiny Over Voter Registration Compliance.

Primary sources

• 3295 — congress.gov
• pa.gov PDF
• UconsCheck — legis.state.pa.us

Further reading & references

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