California Delays Revoking 17,000 CDLs Until March After Immigrants Sue
The state stands to lose another $160 million in federal transportation funds by missing a January deadline to revoke the commercial driver’s licenses.
Trucks drive through the Port of Oakland on Nov. 14, 2025 in Oakland, Calif. The state is preparing to revoke 17,000 commercial driver's licenses that were issued to immigrants whose license expiration dates exceeded their legal U.S. stay. Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
California announced on Dec. 30 it would delay revoking 17,000 commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) until March after the state was sued by immigrant truck drivers and business owners.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the delay would cost the state nearly $160 million more in federal funding.
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