March 18, 2026
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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, The American Border Story (TABS) issued the following statement celebrating the advancement of Dalilah’s Law out of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, legislation which will prohibit illegal immigrants from obtaining commercial driver’s license (CDL) and improve roadway safety nationwide:
“The advancement of Dalilah’s Law is a critical step toward restoring common-sense safety standards on America’s roads and ensuring that only qualified, lawful drivers are operating commercial trucks.
“Dalilah Coleman’s story is a heartbreaking reminder of what happens when enforcement fails. At just five years old, she suffered catastrophic, life-altering injuries after being struck by a commercial truck driven by an illegal immigrant who should never have been behind the wheel. Her fight to recover is nothing short of extraordinary, but her suffering was entirely preventable.
“This legislation addresses a dangerous and growing problem. Across the country, illegal aliens have been issued commercial driver’s licenses and put behind the wheel of 80,000-pound vehicles — often without proper vetting, training, or even the ability to understand English or our traffic laws. That is a direct threat to every American family on the road.
“The numbers make clear this is not an isolated issue. In September, law enforcement operations in Oklahoma and Indiana that lasted only four days resulted in 91 illegal aliens with commercial drivers licenses being taken off our highways. Now, we must go one step further by passing Dalilah’s Law.
“President Trump has made clear that public safety must come first. Dalilah’s Law builds on that commitment by ensuring that individuals who are in our country illegally cannot obtain CDLs and put innocent lives at risk.
“TABS applauds Chairman David Rouzer, Chairman Sam Graves, and members of the Transportation Committee for advancing this legislation. We are proud to count the Coleman family among the TABS network and stand with them as they continue to advocate for common-sense road safety laws. Congress should act swiftly to pass Dalilah’s Law—no family should have to endure what theirs has experienced.”