US immigration officials seek custody of Indian truck driver in fatal Oregon crash

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US immigration officials have requested custody of an Indian truck driver involved in a fatal Oregon crash that killed two people. The driver, who entered the US illegally in 2022, is currently jailed on criminal charges. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) stated they will seek custody if local authorities release him. This incident is part of a trend of fatal accidents involving Indian nationals and raises concerns about undocumented immigrants obtaining commercial driving licenses, becoming a politically charged issue.


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