Investigators Probe Hundreds of 'No Name Given' Commercial Licenses Issued to Migrants Across Multiple States

In 2025, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt exposed that New York and other states issued commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) to illegal immigrants, some labeled with "No Name Given" instead of a proper name, sparking controversy. These licenses were discovered during Oklahoma's Operation Guardian, a crackdown where 125 illegal immigrants were arrested driving trucks with questionable licenses issued by states including New York, California, Pennsylvania, and Illinois. New York's DMV confirmed the existence of a CDL issued to a migrant without a first name but maintained the license was issued following federal guidelines and that the individual had lawful status through federal employment authorization. Republican officials like U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik criticized New York Governor Kathy Hochul's policies, accusing her of enabling illegal immigrants to obtain such licenses under the "Green Light Law." Oklahoma officials emphasized their commitment to enforcing state laws on their highways regardless of the license origin. The issue has ignited political debate about immigration and state licensing policies, with investigations ongoing to determine the full extent of improperly issued licenses.