California Delays Revoking 17,000 Commercial Driver’s Licenses Until March After Immigrants Sue

California has agreed to delay the revocation of approximately 17,000 commercial driver’s licenses until March following a lawsuit filed by immigrant drivers who argue the action would unfairly strip them of their livelihoods without adequate notice or due process. The licenses were targeted as part of a state review tied to federal requirements and documentation standards, but the sudden enforcement raised alarms among drivers who rely on commercial licenses for work in trucking, delivery, agriculture, and other essential industries. The legal challenge contends that the revocations would disproportionately affect immigrant communities, many of whom have legally held licenses for years and were not given sufficient time or clarity to resolve documentation issues. State officials said the delay is intended to provide additional time to review the legal claims, ensure compliance with court proceedings, and give affected drivers an opportunity to address potential deficiencies.