NewsWFLA News Channel 8 (Florida)May 26, 2026United States
Supreme Court Declines Florida Commercial Driver's License Case
The U.S. Supreme Court has decided not to hear a lawsuit from Florida that challenged how California and Washington issue commercial driver's licenses. Florida wanted to force these states to require proof of legal immigration status and English language skills for all commercial truck drivers.
Read the full story at WFLA News Channel 8 (Florida)Why It Matters
This decision means that individual states will continue to set their own requirements for commercial driver's licenses rather than having a uniform national standard enforced by the Supreme Court.
Key Facts
- Florida sued California and Washington over their commercial driver's license policies.
- Florida argued that licenses should only be issued to individuals with legal status and English proficiency.
- The Supreme Court declined to take up the case on Tuesday.