"Around 17,000 immigrant truck drivers in California are set to have their commercial driver's licenses revoked, by the Department of Motor Vehicles, raising concerns from truckers and advocates for their livelihood and the effect on the state's economy."
""How are you going to support your family when you've lost your job?" said Bill Aboudi, owner of the AB Trucking Company, based out of the Port of Oakland."
""Once again, Sean 'Road Rules' Duffy fails to share the truth - spreading easily disproven falsehoods in a sad and desperate attempt to please his dear leader," said Brandon Richards, spokesperson for Gov. Gavin Newsom."
"But on Thursday, a federal judge issued an emergency stay blocking the White House from enforcing these regulations until the courts reach a final decision about their legality. With this latest update, California should rescind the letters it has already sent out,"
Approximately 17,000 immigrant truck drivers in California face commercial driver's license revocations by the Department of Motor Vehicles, prompting concerns about livelihoods and economic impact. Many affected drivers hold temporary work permits while seeking asylum, a process with uncertain timelines. Trucking employers warn of lost income for families and disrupted port operations. State officials note drivers possess federal work authorization, while a Newsom spokesperson criticized political attacks. Labor groups fault the state for insufficient resistance to federal policy changes. A federal judge issued an emergency stay blocking enforcement of the contested federal regulations, prompting calls to rescind DMV letters.
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