Truck driver involved in tragic honeymoon deaths got his license in ‘Newsom’s California’
A fatal crash in Oregon involving an undocumented truck driver has sparked political debate over immigration policies, with officials criticizing state cooperation with ICE. Rajinder Kumar, who received a commercial driver’s license in California under Gov. Gavin Newsom, was re-arrested by ICE weeks after being released by local authorities. He is accused of causing a November 2025 crash that killed a newly married couple on their honeymoon. The case has become a focal point in national discussions about sanctuary policies and public safety.
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Metro Truck driver involved in tragic honeymoon deaths got his license in ‘Newsom’s California’ By Daniel Farr Published April 28, 2026, 9:36 p.m. ET A deadly Oregon crash involving an undocumented truck driver is igniting fresh outrage over immigration policies tied to Gov. Gavin Newsom and 46th president of the United States Joe Biden after federal agents re-arrested a suspect weeks after he was released by local officials. US Immigration and Customs Enforcement confirmed it took Rajinder Kumar, 32, into custody on Wednesday, April 22. He is now being held at the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma and is facing removal proceedings. 5 Kumar was initially arrested on charges of criminally negligent homicide and reckless endangering. His bail was later increased to $500,000.
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