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Regulators Slam Newsom for Improper CDL Issuance, Safety Risks

12/13/2025

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Federal regulators accuse Governor Gavin Newsom's administration of unlawfully issuing CDLs to foreign nationals, prioritizing politics over public safety.
A Department of Transportation audit found 25% of non-domiciled CDLs issued improperly, contributing to deadly crashes.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned that California's practices have caused fatalities and threatened to withhold federal highway funds.
California has been urged to comply with federal regulations prohibiting asylum seekers from obtaining CDLs.

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Federal regulators accuse Governor Gavin Newsom's administration of unlawfully issuing CDLs to foreign nationals, prioritizing politics over public safety.
A Department of Transportation audit found 25% of non-domiciled CDLs issued improperly, contributing to deadly crashes.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned that California's practices have caused fatalities and threatened to withhold federal highway funds.
California has been urged to comply with federal regulations prohibiting asylum seekers from obtaining CDLs.