ICE detained 82 following commercial vehicle inspections in Alabama, Governor says

Law enforcement handed over dozens of individuals to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following targeted commercial vehicle inspection and enforcement operations along Alabama’s major interstate corridors, according to Governor Kay Ivey.

On Thursday, December 4, Ivey released results from operations conducted by Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Motor Carrier Safety Unit (MCSU) after a partnership with ICE was initiated on October 27, 2025.

Ivey said that two “targeted Strike Force operations” were conducted October 27 through October 30, 2025, and November 16 through November 18, 2025 along “high-crash rural interstate corridors, where commercial vehicle traffic is heavy and safety risks are elevated.”

“…Approximately 242 individuals encountered during CMV inspections have been referred to ICE for immigration status checks. Of those, ICE detained 82 individuals based on their immigration status. Among the 82 detained, 12 did not have a Driver License of any kind and the remaining held out-of-state licenses,” said Ivey.

Ivey also noted that “ICE personnel have been integrated into ALEA’s routine commercial vehicle enforcement assignments when available.”

“These results reflect the strength of our ongoing partnership with ICE and our collaboration with all federal partners committed to improving highway and public safety,” said ALEA Secretary Hal Taylor. “The support and leadership of Governor Ivey make these operations possible, and we remain dedicated to carrying out the mission of keeping Alabama’s roads and its citizens safe.”

“Alabama is leading the way when it comes to going after illegal bad actors in trucking. I’m proud of ALEA for taking decisive action and grateful for our strong partnership with ICE. Alabama will not look the other way while illegal immigration and illegal operators threaten the safety of our communities or undermine the integrity of our trucking industry,” said Ivey. “If you are here illegally and breaking our laws or putting folks at risk on our highways, you will be held accountable in our state.”

Ivey said that ALEA’s coordinated enforcement activities will continue.