SCOTUS rejects Florida’s undocumented truck driver suit against California, Washington

By: Liv Caputo

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: May 26, 2026

Words: 567

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday blocked Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier’s attempt to sue California and Washington for licensing an undocumented truck driver accused of killing three Floridians in a traffic accident.

“The motion for leave to file a bill of complaint is denied,” the court’s brief dismissal reads.

The majority did not explain its reasoning. Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito, nominated by George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush, respectively, dissented, arguing …

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