TRENTON – Senator Benjie E. Wimberly (D-Bergen/Passaic) issued the following statement:

“The decision to strip commercial driver’s licenses from approximately 2,000 immigrant truck drivers under the Trump administration is outrageous, unjust, and deeply harmful. For many of these individuals, this work is their primary source of household income, the very foundation that allows them to provide food, pay rent, and support their families.

"At my District Office, we have already begun receiving emails and calls from drivers unable to renew their CDLs.

"I cannot see how decisions like this reflect any clear or constructive agenda; can someone explain to me how this makes America great? Who exactly benefits from taking away the livelihoods of hardworking people who are contributing to our communities and economy? This policy does not strengthen our workforce or improve public well-being; instead, it destabilizes families, disrupts local economies, and places unnecessary strain on already vulnerable households.

"The impact of this decision will create a dangerous ripple effect that will be felt across Paterson, LD-35, and the broader New Jersey community. When thousands of workers lose their ability to earn a living, entire families are put at risk, small businesses feel the consequences, and communities suffer.

"These are individuals who are doing honest work and striving to build better lives for themselves and their families. Policies like this put real people and real livelihoods in jeopardy, with no clear benefit, only lasting harm.

"Every time I can express my views, I remain committed to supporting immigrants, the working class, families, seniors, students, and holistic community development through my advocacy and dedication to positive societal progress.”