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California Delays Immigrant Trucker License Cancellations to 2026

12/31/2025

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California will delay cancellation of 17,000 immigrant trucker licenses until March 6, 2026, amid a federal review.
The delay follows concerns about compliance with federal regulations governing non-citizen drivers.
Advocacy groups, including the Sikh Coalition and Asian Law Caucus, say renewals were mishandled.
Steve Gordon, Director of the California Department of Motor Vehicles, seeks cooperation with federal authorities to resolve the issue.

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Story summary

California will delay cancellation of 17,000 immigrant trucker licenses until March 6, 2026, amid a federal review.
The delay follows concerns about compliance with federal regulations governing non-citizen drivers.
Advocacy groups, including the Sikh Coalition and Asian Law Caucus, say renewals were mishandled.
Steve Gordon, Director of the California Department of Motor Vehicles, seeks cooperation with federal authorities to resolve the issue.