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(Note that this may not apply at international borders.)  \n With this being said , the quickest way to end an interaction with a law enforcement officer asking about your immigration status is to show them your  \nU.S. passport , green card , work permit , or other official immigration document.  \n If you have any concerns about your immigration status or ability to work in the United States , contact an immigration attorney as soon as possible.  \n You are never required to talk about anyone else’s status (like if an officer asks you if you know anyone in your company who may not be here legally) .  \n Find all of the Sikh Coalition’s free immigration resources at [thesikh.co/immigration](thesikh.co/immigration).  \nRELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATIONS & OTHER DISCRIMINATION  \n Religious accommodations allow you to maintain your articles of faith at your job.  \n You have the right to request a religious accommodation if your employer asks you to submit a hair sample for a drug test.  \n You have a right to request a religious accommodation if your employer asks you to wear non-protective headwear over or instead of your turban.  \n If your request for a religious accommodation is refused by your company, or if you need help submitting a formal request , contact the Sikh Coalition.  \n If you wear a turban and your employer asks you to wear a hard hat , contact the Sikh Coalition for legal advice.  \n Police should not arrest Sikhs for wearing kirpans , and employers or clients should not prevent Sikh drivers from picking up or dropping off loads for wearing kirpans. If you face any discrimination due to your kirpan , contact the Sikh Coalition.  \n If a broker posts that a load cannot be picked up by Singhs , Punjabis , or Sikhs—or if you attempt to pickup a load and are turned away due to your name, your appearance, or any other reason related to your identity—contact the Sikh Coalition.  \nThis information is not intended as legal advice. If you experience discrimination on the basis of your Sikh identity or otherwise need help from the Sikh Coalition, please reach out in English or Punjab at [sikhcoalition.org/legal-help](sikhcoalition.org/legal-help)  \nKNOW YOUR RIGHTS  \nFOR TRUCKERS  \nNEW RULES AROUND NON-DOMICILED COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSES  \nIn September 2025, the Trump Administration implemented a new rule that stripped around  \n200,000 drivers of their Non-Domiciled Commercial Drivers Licenses (CDLs) and Commercial Learners Permits (CLPs) based on certain kinds of immigration status.  \nWho Can Have a CDL/CLP under the new rules? As of September 29 , 2025 , states may issue or renew Non-Domiciled CDL or CLP only to drivers who have an H-2A , H-2B , or E-2 visa. No CDLs or CLPs will be renewed or issued for drivers without those visas , including: DACA recipients; Temporary Protected Status holders; refugees or asylum applicants; and people with U-and T-Visas , deferred action , or humanitarian parole.  \nIf I have a Valid CDL/CLP, can I still drive a commercial vehicle?  \nYes. This rule does not immediately take away your driver’s license or learner’s permit. Before beginning a trip, you may wish to confirm that your license remains valid. (Depending on the state, you may be able to check the status of your license online.) You should also confirm that the agency that issued your CDL or CLP has an accurate mailing address where you can receive mail.  \nWhat should I do if my CDL/CLP expires soon? If you hold a Non-Domiciled CDL or CLP and do not hold an H-2A , H-2B , or E-2 visa , we do not recommend that you seek to renew your license. There are serious criminal , immigration , and other civil consequences for falsely claiming citizenship or presenting false immigration documents.  \nWho Can Have a CDL/CLP under the new rul","cbCaikqJL0v2eZ8w","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaikqJL0v2eZ8w","pdf",2155980,"English","# IMMIGRATION CONCERNS\n# RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATIONS & OTHER DISCRIMINATION\n# KNOW YOUR RIGHTS\n## FOR TRUCKERS\n## NEW RULES AROUND NON-DOMICILED COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSES\n## POLICE STOPS\n## IF YOU ARE PULLED OVER AND TOLD THAT YOUR CDL OR CLP HAS BEEN TERMINATED","[{\"question\":\"Do truckers have to answer immigration-status questions asked by law enforcement?\",\"answer\":\"Generally, citizens and legal immigrants do not have to answer questions about where they were born, whether they are U.S. citizens, or how they entered the country. 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