US EditionBay Area immigrant truck drivers concerned amid crackdown on commercial licenses
A judge's tentative ruling delays license cancellations for about 20,000 immigrant drivers amid federal threats to cut $160 million in California highway funds.
- On Wednesday, Alameda County Superior Court issued a tentative ruling letting about 20,000 immigrant truck drivers in California keep their licenses temporarily, including one through its December expiration.
- A September U.S. Department of Transportation audit questioned immigrant-held licenses, and a February DOT rule barred states from issuing or renewing such licenses, prompting California DMV to send expiration notices last fall.
- Industry sources warn shortages are raising freight costs, with broker Gunveer Singh saying trip costs rose more than 35%, while Alejandro, Bay Area truck driver, invested over $70,000 in his business.
- The transportation department warned it would withhold $160 million in federal highway funds, while unions and Public Citizen are suing to block the DOT rule taking effect next month.
- California extended licenses to March 6 after lawsuits, with a final decision expected on Thursday and Zhao urging, `To impress upon the court the urgency of March 6th`.
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Bay Area immigrant truck drivers concerned amid crackdown on commercial licenses
Back in September, the Trump administration released an audit that questioned the legitimacy of about 20,000 California commercial driver's licenses held by immigrants. It found the licenses had expiration dates that exceeded the drivers' authorization to live and work in the US.
California files emergency motion as non-domiciled CDL revocation date approaches
California is accusing federal regulators of “moving the goal posts” on non-domiciled CDL revocation in an emergency motion, while a state judge simultaneously rules that the licenses must be returned to the drivers. Approximately 20,000 non-domiciled Commercial Drivers Licenses in California are set to be cancelled on March 6th. These licenses are scheduled for revocation over a clerical error regarding expiration dates issued by California. T…
Bay Area immigrant truck drivers worried licenses could be revoked amid federal crackdown
Bay Area immigrant truck drivers worried licenses could be revoked amid federal crackdown Amanda Hari reports on concerns immigrant truck drivers have about losing their licenses. Website: http://kpi/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv The post Bay Area immigrant truck drivers worried licenses could be …
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