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California Delays Immigrant CDL Crackdown Amid Federal Pressure

1/2/2026

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California delayed its crackdown on 17,000 immigrants with commercial driver's licenses after federal pressure following deadly crashes.
The Transportation Secretary warned that missing the Jan. 5 deadline could trigger a $160 million funding cut.
California faces a class-action lawsuit from immigration advocates claiming the crackdown unfairly targets truckers and bus drivers.
DMV Director Steve Gordon said he hopes for improved collaboration with federal authorities to resume nondomiciled CDL issuance.

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California delayed its crackdown on 17,000 immigrants with commercial driver's licenses after federal pressure following deadly crashes.
The Transportation Secretary warned that missing the Jan. 5 deadline could trigger a $160 million funding cut.
California faces a class-action lawsuit from immigration advocates claiming the crackdown unfairly targets truckers and bus drivers.
DMV Director Steve Gordon said he hopes for improved collaboration with federal authorities to resume nondomiciled CDL issuance.