California is preparing to revoke 17,000 Commercial Driver's Licenses issued to immigrants after officials determined these licenses expired beyond the date that allowed the drivers to work legally, violating state law. Transportation Secretary
Sean Duffy stated that this is just the tip of the iceberg, vowing to ensure California removes all undocumented individuals from operating commercial vehicles, although state officials clarified that the affected drivers are authorized to work in the US
Newsom's spokesperson countered Duffy’s claims, asserting licenses were issued under the understanding drivers had valid work authorizations and that revisions will not be retroactive, allowing current drivers to keep their licenses until renewal.