Judge delays federal efforts to access state commercial driver’s license information

A federal judge in Virginia issued a temporary restraining order on Aug. 20 blocking the federal government from accessing personal information of over 17 million commercial driver's license holders across the country. The decision protects the privacy rights of CDL holders, including many construction professionals who rely on commercial driving credentials for their work.

Alexandria, VA — The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia on Aug. 20 halted federal efforts to obtain personal information for more than 17 million commercial driver’s license holders nationwide. In granting a temporary restraining order, Judge Anthony Trenga sided with a…

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