The Supreme Court on May 26, 2026, rejected Florida’s attempt to sue California and Washington over their issuance of commercial driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants, following a fatal 2025 crash in Florida involving Harjinder Singh, an Indian national who allegedly made an illegal U-turn, resulting in three deaths. Singh, who holds licenses from both states and faces criminal charges, has pleaded not guilty. Florida argued that the licenses violated federal immigration and safety laws and posed interstate risks. The Court declined to hear the case without comment. Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito dissented, stating Florida had no alternative legal venue. California and Washington defended their practices, with Washington’s attorney general calling the lawsuit a political stunt. The case emerged amid broader political debate over immigration enforcement and federal versus state authority in licensing.

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