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Supreme Court Declines Florida CDL Suit, Thomas, Alito Dissent

5/27/2026

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The U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear Florida’s CDL suit against California and Washington.
Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito filed a dissent to the Court’s refusal.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said California’s and Washington’s CDL rules violate federal law, creating a nuisance.
California called the suit meritless and misinterpreting state licensing law, while Washington said the dispute lies outside the Court’s original jurisdiction and could open state-to-state claims.

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The U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear Florida’s CDL suit against California and Washington.
Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito filed a dissent to the Court’s refusal.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said California’s and Washington’s CDL rules violate federal law, creating a nuisance.
California called the suit meritless and misinterpreting state licensing law, while Washington said the dispute lies outside the Court’s original jurisdiction and could open state-to-state claims.