The Supreme Court rejected Florida's bid to sue California and Washington over commercial driver's licenses granted to undocumented immigrants. Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito dissented, arguing the court should have heard the interstate dispute. The ruling preserves existing state licensing practices without Supreme Court review.

The case arose from a fatal August crash on Florida's turnpike, where Harjinder Singh allegedly made an illegal U-turn in his 18-wheeler, killing three minivan passengers. Singh, an Indian immigrant, faces vehicular homicide and manslaughter charges. Florida officials argued he couldn't read English road signs and improperly obtained his commercial license through California.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta called Florida's claims unfounded, stating his state verifies applicants' legal presence and English proficiency. Washington's Nicholas Brown labeled the lawsuit a "political stunt," noting Florida never properly served legal papers. Both states maintain proper vetting procedures.

The Trump administration previously imposed emergency restrictions blocking certain immigrants from commercial licenses, though courts temporarily blocked that rule. Singh remains jailed in St. Lucie County awaiting trial. This ruling preserves state authority over licensing amid broader immigration policy debates.