Duffy Challenges California DMV’s Extension of Trucker License Deadline
Fox News senior national correspondent William La Jeunesse reports on California’s decision to revoke 17,000 commercial driver’s licenses that were illegally issued to foreign-born truck drivers.
On Tuesday, Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy made a significant announcement regarding the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). He stated that there is no extension to the deadline for canceling commercial driver’s licenses issued to foreign nationals lacking legal U.S. status. This statement directly contradicts the DMV’s recent announcement of a delay.
The California DMV had initially indicated that approximately 17,000 licenses, which were set to be terminated on January 5, would now remain valid until March 6. However, Duffy clarified that this 60-day extension would not be granted, warning that failure to adhere to the deadline could jeopardize federal funding for the state.
In a pointed message on social media, Duffy accused California Governor Gavin Newsom of dishonesty, stating, “[California Gov.] Gavin Newsom is lying. The deadline to revoke illegally issued, unvetted foreign trucker licenses is still January 5.”
Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy said on Tuesday that the California Department of Motor Vehicles does not have an extension to the deadline for the cancellation of thousands of commercial driver’s licenses. (Heather Diehl/Getty Images / Getty Images)
“California does NOT have an ‘extension’ to keep breaking the law and putting Americans at risk on the roads,” Duffy emphasized. He further warned, “Miss the deadline, Gavin, and the @USDOT will act — including cutting nearly $160 million in federal funding.”
The California DMV defended its decision to delay the license cancellations, stating that it requires additional time to ensure that it does not wrongfully terminate licenses for drivers who are legally qualified.
Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy threatened to cut nearly $160 million in federal funding for failing to meet the deadline. (Reuters/Anna Rose Layden / Reuters Photos)
This controversy follows a class-action lawsuit filed by the Asian Law Caucus, Sikh Coalition, and Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP on behalf of five affected drivers and the Jakara Movement. The lawsuit contends that many of the drivers targeted may actually qualify for their licenses.
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The California DMV said that the roughly 17,000 licenses that were set to be terminated on Jan. 5 will now last until March 6. (Getty Images / Getty Images)
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In December, the California DMV notified 17,299 non-domiciled commercial driver’s license holders that their licenses would be canceled on January 5. This decision was based on discrepancies between the license expiration dates and the drivers’ work authorization or lawful presence documentation.
Fox News senior national correspondent William La Jeunesse reports on California’s decision to revoke 17,000 commercial driver’s licenses that were illegally issued to foreign-born truck drivers.
On Tuesday, Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy made a significant announcement regarding the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). He stated that there is no extension to the deadline for canceling commercial driver’s licenses issued to foreign nationals lacking legal U.S. status. This statement directly contradicts the DMV’s recent announcement of a delay.
The California DMV had initially indicated that approximately 17,000 licenses, which were set to be terminated on January 5, would now remain valid until March 6. However, Duffy clarified that this 60-day extension would not be granted, warning that failure to adhere to the deadline could jeopardize federal funding for the state.
In a pointed message on social media, Duffy accused California Governor Gavin Newsom of dishonesty, stating, “[California Gov.] Gavin Newsom is lying. The deadline to revoke illegally issued, unvetted foreign trucker licenses is still January 5.”
Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy said on Tuesday that the California Department of Motor Vehicles does not have an extension to the deadline for the cancellation of thousands of commercial driver’s licenses. (Heather Diehl/Getty Images / Getty Images)
“California does NOT have an ‘extension’ to keep breaking the law and putting Americans at risk on the roads,” Duffy emphasized. He further warned, “Miss the deadline, Gavin, and the @USDOT will act — including cutting nearly $160 million in federal funding.”
The California DMV defended its decision to delay the license cancellations, stating that it requires additional time to ensure that it does not wrongfully terminate licenses for drivers who are legally qualified.
Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy threatened to cut nearly $160 million in federal funding for failing to meet the deadline. (Reuters/Anna Rose Layden / Reuters Photos)
This controversy follows a class-action lawsuit filed by the Asian Law Caucus, Sikh Coalition, and Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP on behalf of five affected drivers and the Jakara Movement. The lawsuit contends that many of the drivers targeted may actually qualify for their licenses.
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The California DMV said that the roughly 17,000 licenses that were set to be terminated on Jan. 5 will now last until March 6. (Getty Images / Getty Images)
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In December, the California DMV notified 17,299 non-domiciled commercial driver’s license holders that their licenses would be canceled on January 5. This decision was based on discrepancies between the license expiration dates and the drivers’ work authorization or lawful presence documentation.
