Florida files lawsuit against California over CDL truck driver licenses for illegal aliens | Eastern NC Now

California has been issuing Commercial Drivers Licenses allowing holders to operate 18 wheeler trucks on the highways to illegal aliens, in violation of federal policy.  One such driver, who could barely speak English or read road signs caused a crash on the Florida Turnpike that killed three Florida citizens.

Now Florida's Attorney General is taking action.  He has filed a lawsuit against the states of California and Washington for issuing those licenses.  The suit has been filed in the US Supreme Court which has original jurisdiction over lawsuits between states.  It seeks injunctive relief against both states.

As "sanctuary states", California and Washington do not ask about citizenship or immigration status to CDL applicants.

https://www.overdriveonline.com/regulations/article/15769574/florida-sues-california-washington-for-issuing-cdls-to-illegal-alien-harjinder-singh

Meanwhile, the Trump administration is withholding $40 million from the state of California for its refusal to obey federal rules on requiring proficiency in the English language for issuance of CDL truck driving licenses. 

https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/10/16/u-s-transportation-secretary-withholds-40-million-california-ignoring-english-proficiency-rules-truckers/