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New York takes federal fight over nearly 74 million withheld highway funds
International
Published on 25 April 2026
The licensing dispute is being framed as political payback
New York is suing the federal government after Washington withheld nearly $74 million in highway funds. The dispute traces back to New York’s refusal to revoke thousands of commercial driving licenses held by immigrants. Federal officials said the licenses had validity and enforcement issues, while state officials argue they followed existing rules and call the move political payback.
- New York challenges the withholding of about $74M in highway funds
- The dispute stems from refusal to revoke immigrant commercial driving licenses
- Federal officials cite license validity and enforcement problems
- New York claims compliance with existing rules and calls it political retaliation
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