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California revokes 17,000 driver's licenses. But the state disputes it is over immigration concerns

California has announced the revocation of 17,000 commercial driver's licenses issued to immigrants, a decision that follows concerns raised by the Trump administration regarding the legality of such licenses for individuals in the country illegally. However, Governor Gavin Newsom has disputed that the revocation is related to immigration issues, suggesting other reasons for the action. This situation highlights ongoing tensions surrounding immigration policy and its implications for immigrant communities in California.

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California has announced the revocation of 17,000 commercial driver's licenses issued to immigrants, a decision that follows concerns raised by the Trump administration regarding the legality of such licenses for individuals in the country illegally. However, Governor Gavin Newsom has disputed that the revocation is related to immigration issues, suggesting other reasons for the action. This situation highlights ongoing tensions surrounding immigration policy and its implications for immigrant communities in California.
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