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Judge Allows 20,000 Immigrant Drivers to Keep Licenses

2/27/2026

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A Bay Area judge ruled that over 20,000 immigrant truck drivers in California can temporarily keep their licenses.
The U.S. Department of Transportation pressed California to rescind these licenses over alleged clerical issues.
The California Department of Motor Vehicles had sent expiration notices but extended deadlines after legal action by advocacy groups.
California faces penalties, including losing $160 million in federal funds, if it does not comply with federal demands.

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A Bay Area judge ruled that over 20,000 immigrant truck drivers in California can temporarily keep their licenses.
The U.S. Department of Transportation pressed California to rescind these licenses over alleged clerical issues.
The California Department of Motor Vehicles had sent expiration notices but extended deadlines after legal action by advocacy groups.
California faces penalties, including losing $160 million in federal funds, if it does not comply with federal demands.