Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said his state is suing California and Washington state over their policy of allegedly ignoring federal rules regarding the issuance of commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs).
The new lawsuit comes weeks after the federal government unveiled stricter criteria for the issuance of CDLs.
Uthmeier made the statement on his official website on Oct. 16, indicating that the lawsuit has been filed with the U.S. Supreme Court. The nation’s highest court has not yet docketed the lawsuit.
The U.S. Constitution gives the Supreme Court original jurisdiction, or authority, to try disputes between the states as a court of first impression. In such cases, the court often appoints a judicial officer called a special master to hear the case and issue a recommendation to the justices on how to rule….
Florida Sues California, Washington State, for Allegedly Ignoring Federal Commercial Driving Rules
