California yanks illegal immigrants' trucker's licenses; Newsom says migrant status not a factor

The Washington TimesSunday, November 16, 2025 at 2:20:34 PM
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California yanks illegal immigrants' trucker's licenses; Newsom says migrant status not a factor
California has initiated the cancellation of licenses for 17,000 commercial drivers who are illegal immigrants. This decision follows a contentious exchange with the Trump administration, which has been advocating for the removal of what it describes as 'dangerous foreign drivers' from U.S. roads. Governor Gavin Newsom has stated that the migrant status of these drivers is not a consideration in this action.
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