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California Revokes 17,000 Driver Licenses Amid Controversy

11/17/2025

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California revoked 17,000 commercial driver's licenses issued to immigrants after an audit found recipients no longer eligible.
The decision followed a fatal incident in Florida involving an undocumented truck driver.
The Department of Transportation criticized California, saying the licenses were issued to "dangerous foreign drivers."
California officials maintain the affected drivers had valid work authorizations.
A federal appeals court has temporarily halted new rules tightening license issuance for immigrants.

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California revoked 17,000 commercial driver's licenses issued to immigrants after an audit found recipients no longer eligible.
The decision followed a fatal incident in Florida involving an undocumented truck driver.
The Department of Transportation criticized California, saying the licenses were issued to "dangerous foreign drivers."
California officials maintain the affected drivers had valid work authorizations.
A federal appeals court has temporarily halted new rules tightening license issuance for immigrants.