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Massive License Cancellations of Immigrant Truck Drivers in California Amid Federal Crackdown

The Federal government has mandated the California DMV to cancel licenses for 13,000 immigrant truck drivers, citing their non-domiciled status. This decision has sparked widespread chaos and confusion among the affected drivers, many of whom are vital to the economy. Civil rights groups have expressed concern over the impact of this crackdown, which is part of a broader initiative by the Trump administration targeting immigrant truckers. As deadlines loom, advocates have filed for emergency pauses on license revocations while some courts have offered limited relief. The crackdown has raised alarms about potential inflationary effects due to decreased freight capacity as immigrant drivers, who often face stringent English testing requirements, are forced off the roads.
NPR, NBC 7 San Diego, The Oaklandside, FreightWaves, Trucking Dive, The Guardian, KALW, CBS News, Law360, Sacramento Bee