A group of immigrant truck drivers is taking a stand against the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) after the agency announced it would revoke the commercial licenses of around 21,000 truckers due to expired work permits. Advocates, including the Sikh Coalition and the Asian Law Caucus, argue this action violates the workers' rights and threatens their financial stability. The lawsuit is calling for an immediate halt to these license cancellations, as many of these truckers have built their lives and careers around this work. This legal move comes amidst increasing federal pressure on states regarding the issuance of licenses to immigrant workers.
Immigrant Truckers File Lawsuit Against California DMV
California's Department of Motor Vehicles faces a class-action lawsuit from immigrant truck drivers after license revocations threaten their livelihoods.
A group of 21,000 immigrant truckers has filed a class-action lawsuit against California's DMV for revoking their commercial driver’s licenses, claiming violation of their rights and potential economic ruin. The revocations stem from their visas expiring, following heightened federal scrutiny on immigrant licenses. Advocates urge California officials to uphold worker rights as they call for a pause on license cancellations.
