*Published Friday, February 27, 2026*

<span class="colour" style="color:rgb(36, 41, 46)">A California judge has ruled that 20,000 immigrant commercial drivers who are here on asylum or temporary status will be allowed to keep their licenses. The California Department of Motor Vehicles was seeking to cancel these licenses to comply with regulations from the U.S. Department of Transportation. This decision risks the California DMV losing the ability to issue California driver’s licenses, which Transportation Department might rescind.</span>

<span class="colour" style="color:rgb(36, 41, 46)">Staff contact: Steven Fenaroli, [sfenaroli@cfbf.com](mailto:sfenaroli@cfbf.com).</span>

Immigrant Commercial Drivers Allowed to Keep Their Licenses for Now

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Immigrant Commercial Drivers Allowed to Keep Their Licenses for Now

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