Florida has filed a lawsuit directly with the U.S. Supreme Court, accusing California of endangering public safety by issuing commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) to undocumented immigrants. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier argues that this practice violates federal regulations requiring CDL holders to demonstrate English proficiency and road sign comprehension.

The case follows a deadly August crash on Florida’s Turnpike involving Harjinder Singh, an undocumented immigrant with a California-issued CDL. Singh, who reportedly could not read road signs, attempted an illegal U-turn with an 18-wheeler, causing a collision that killed three people. Florida officials claim the incident underscores the dangers of California’s licensing policies.

Uthmeier criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom, alleging the state’s sanctuary policies prevent verification of an applicant’s immigration status and flout federal safety standards. “They knowingly put lives at risk,” Uthmeier said on Fox News, calling the policy an “actionable public nuisance.”

Florida’s petition seeks to prohibit California from issuing CDLs to individuals not legally present in the U.S., asserting that federal law supersedes state-level immigration and licensing policies. The petition also names Washington state as a secondary concern due to similar practices that could pose risks on national highways.

In response, the U.S. Department of Transportation has already withheld $40 million in highway funds from California for failing to enforce English-language requirements. The state has 30 days to comply or risk losing an additional $160 million. Singh remains in custody, facing vehicular homicide and immigration charges as the lawsuit gains national attention.

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