California Truckers Win License Reprieve
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In a significant victory for immigrant truck drivers in California, a court ruling blocks the Trump administrations efforts to revoke licenses due to clerical errors. The state had received pressure to cancel these licenses, but a lawsuit from law firms and advocacy groups led to an extension of expirations. Drivers, including those from the Sikh community, have invested heavily in their trucks and businesses, arguing that the state skipped proper notice to fix issues. The judge plans a final ruling later this week, with the state outlining a process to balance federal demands while letting drivers renew. Meanwhile, the feds are withholding millions in highway funds as punishment, and ongoing federal rules will block new or renewed licenses for these immigrants starting next month, sparking lawsuits from unions and others. California is also suing over the funding cut and threats to its commercial licensing authority, amid broader driver shortages hitting supply chains.
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