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2025-12-13 10:52:40
[California Sues Federal Government Over $33 Million Transportation Grants Withheld Due to Driver English Proficiency Requirements] ⑴ California filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration Friday night, alleging that the U.S. Department of Transportation withheld more than $33 million in federal grants because the state failed to comply with English proficiency requirements for truck drivers. ⑵ California is suing Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and the Federal Motor Transportation Safety Administration (MFSA), focusing on the latter's October decision to terminate funding for California's commercial vehicle safety program. ⑶ California argues in the lawsuit that its English language standards for commercial drivers are consistent with federal requirements. ⑷ The Trump administration has taken a series of measures to address the issue of foreign truck drivers not speaking English. In August, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced an immediate suspension of all work visas for commercial truck drivers. ⑸ This case is the latest example of a conflict between federal and state governments over regulatory authority and funding allocation, reflecting controversies surrounding the implementation of immigration and labor policies.
