California Loses $160M in Federal Funds for Delayed Cancellation of 17,000 Commercial Driver’s Licenses

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — On Wednesday, the Federal Government announced it was withholding $160 million in funding from California for delaying the cancellation of 17,000 commercial driver’s licenses held by immigrants.

The freeze comes after a 2025 audit found issues with valid licenses. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy gave the state until Monday to revoke them.

Just before the New Year, the California Department of Motor Vehicles announced it would extend the anticipated cancellation date of thousands of commercial driver’s licenses for non-citizens by 60 days…

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