Swalwell says he’ll strip driver’s licenses from ICE officers who wear masks if the governor approves it, a proposition that has sparked a flurry of reactions. While the sentiment behind this idea, presumably to deter certain actions by ICE agents, might be appealing to some, the practicality and legality of such a move are immediately called into question. The core issue, as pointed out in numerous responses, is the significant legal hurdle posed by the Supreme Court ruling in *Johnson v. Maryland* (1920), which established that states cannot punish federal agents for performing their duties. This historical precedent severely limits the ability of a state, like California, to revoke the driving privileges of federal officers, regardless of their mask-wearing habits or other actions.… Continue reading
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against the California Department of Motor Vehicles by a group of immigrant truckers. The suit claims the state violated the rights of thousands of workers by initiating the revocation of their commercial driver’s licenses. The DMV’s action, affecting approximately 21,000 drivers, stems from federal pressure related to the issuance of licenses to immigrants. The plaintiffs argue the state’s plan infringes upon their due process rights and threatens their livelihoods, with the lawsuit seeking to halt the license cancellations.
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Following criticism from the Trump administration, California officials announced the revocation of 17,000 commercial driver’s licenses issued to immigrants. The licenses were found to have expiration dates that extended beyond the drivers’ legal authorization to be in the U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy stated California’s action is an admission of improper conduct, after earlier defending its standards. This situation stems from concerns raised after fatal truck crashes in multiple states and has led to tightened restrictions on immigrant eligibility for commercial driver’s licenses.
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Swalwell’s Plan to Revoke ICE Officers’ Licenses Sparks Legal and Practical Doubts
Swalwell says he’ll strip driver’s licenses from ICE officers who wear masks if the governor approves it, a proposition that has sparked a flurry of reactions. While the sentiment behind this idea, presumably to deter certain actions by ICE agents, might be appealing to some, the practicality and legality of such a move are immediately called into question. The core issue, as pointed out in numerous responses, is the significant legal hurdle posed by the Supreme Court ruling in *Johnson v. Maryland* (1920), which established that states cannot punish federal agents for performing their duties. This historical precedent severely limits the ability of a state, like California, to revoke the driving privileges of federal officers, regardless of their mask-wearing habits or other actions.… Continue reading
Immigrant Truckers Sue California Over CDL Revocations Due to Visa Expirations
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against the California Department of Motor Vehicles by a group of immigrant truckers. The suit claims the state violated the rights of thousands of workers by initiating the revocation of their commercial driver’s licenses. The DMV’s action, affecting approximately 21,000 drivers, stems from federal pressure related to the issuance of licenses to immigrants. The plaintiffs argue the state’s plan infringes upon their due process rights and threatens their livelihoods, with the lawsuit seeking to halt the license cancellations.
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California Revokes Immigrant CDLs with Expired Visa Dates
Following criticism from the Trump administration, California officials announced the revocation of 17,000 commercial driver’s licenses issued to immigrants. The licenses were found to have expiration dates that extended beyond the drivers’ legal authorization to be in the U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy stated California’s action is an admission of improper conduct, after earlier defending its standards. This situation stems from concerns raised after fatal truck crashes in multiple states and has led to tightened restrictions on immigrant eligibility for commercial driver’s licenses.
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