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Newsom Under Fire for Controversial Driver's License Upgrade

10/25/2025

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California Governor Gavin Newsom faces criticism after a report claims he violated federal law by upgrading Jashanpreet Singh's driver's license, the truck driver in a fatal crash.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says California unlawfully issued Singh a commercial license after federal restrictions took effect on September 26.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has lodged a detainer for Singh, who remains jailed, as Newsom's office blames federal policies for the tragedy.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom faces criticism after a report claims he violated federal law by upgrading Jashanpreet Singh's driver's license, the truck driver in a fatal crash.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says California unlawfully issued Singh a commercial license after federal restrictions took effect on September 26.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has lodged a detainer for Singh, who remains jailed, as Newsom's office blames federal policies for the tragedy.