Clarence Thomas Blasts Supreme Court for Refusing Florida Case Over Commercial Driver’s Licenses

Clarence Thomas sharply criticized the U.S. Supreme Court after the justices declined to hear a lawsuit brought by the state of Florida against California and Washington over their policies for issuing commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) to certain undocumented immigrants.

The dispute centers on a broader national debate involving immigration policy, highway safety, state authority, and federal transportation regulations. While the Supreme Court rejected Florida’s request to proceed with the lawsuit, Thomas argued that the Court had a constitutional obligation to hear the case, issuing a forceful dissent joined by Justice Samuel Alito.