Clarence Thomas Blasts Supreme Court For Refusing Florida Case

Justice Clarence Thomas sharply criticized the Supreme Court on Monday for refusing to hear Florida’s lawsuit against California and Washington over commercial driver’s licenses issued to undocumented immigrants.

Florida argued the two states were undermining public safety by allowing individuals without legal immigration status — and, in some cases, insufficient English-language proficiency — to obtain commercial trucking licenses despite federal standards intended to govern interstate transportation safety.

The dispute gained national attention after a deadly 2025 crash on the Florida Turnpike involving an undocumented truck driver reportedly licensed through California or Washington.