Supreme Court Dismisses Florida Suit Over Licenses
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WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed Florida's original lawsuit seeking to sue California and Washington over issuing commercial driver's licenses to undocumented truck drivers, a case filed after a fatal crash last year involving driver Harjinder Singh, who held licenses from California and previously from Washington.
Florida's Republican attorney general brought the suit directly to the high court; the justices denied review without comment, though Justice Clarence Thomas, joined by Justice Samuel Alito, wrote that he would have heard the dispute. Singh faces criminal charges in Florida; the case's dismissal preserves state licensing practices pending further legal or legislative action.
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Timeline
- 1. Last year: Fatal truck crash in St. Lucie County kills three people.
- 2. Prior to crash: Harjinder Singh holds a California CDL and had a Washington CDL.
- 3. After crash: Florida files an original lawsuit directly at the U.S. Supreme Court against California and Washington.
- 4. This week (Tuesday): The Supreme Court denies review and dismisses Florida's suit without comment.
- 5. Concurrently: Justice Clarence Thomas, joined by Justice Alito, issues a separate opinion saying he would have heard the case; Singh faces criminal charges in Florida.
Why it matters
This case affects safety on our roads. Florida wanted to stop states from licensing undocumented truck drivers. The Supreme Court's dismissal means states can continue their current practices. Keep an eye on local laws and regulations.
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