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The Supreme Court rejected Florida’s bid to block California and Washington from issuing commercial driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants, sparking national debate after a deadly truck crash in August 2025. The crash, caused by an Indian truck driver without legal status, killed three people and ignited tensions over state authority, immigration policy, and road safety. While Florida argued that allowing undocumented drivers to operate commercial vehicles posed risks across state lines, Justices Thomas and Alito dissented, saying the case should have been heard. Advocacy groups warn against stigmatizing Sikh and immigrant drivers, calling for due process. In response, the DOT tightened eligibility rules for non-U.S. residents, and Florida now requires English-only driver’s license tests — though its broader proposals for detention and fines failed to pass. The case underscores the growing friction between immigration, safety, and federal versus state power.

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