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Appeals Court Halts Immigrant Driver License Restrictions

11/25/2025

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A federal appeals court temporarily blocked restrictions on commercial driver’s licenses for immigrants, announced by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.
The court ruled the Transportation Department did not follow procedures in drafting rules to limit licenses to visa holders.
The decision followed a Florida crash with an unauthorized driver that raised safety concerns.
California has revoked 17,000 licenses over expiration-date issues, as Transportation Secretary Duffy withholds $40 million in federal funds.

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A federal appeals court temporarily blocked restrictions on commercial driver’s licenses for immigrants, announced by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.
The court ruled the Transportation Department did not follow procedures in drafting rules to limit licenses to visa holders.
The decision followed a Florida crash with an unauthorized driver that raised safety concerns.
California has revoked 17,000 licenses over expiration-date issues, as Transportation Secretary Duffy withholds $40 million in federal funds.