Florida v. California

Summary

The Court denied without explanation Florida’s motion for leave to file a bill of complaint against California and Washington concerning their issuance of commercial driver’s licenses. It did not decide Florida’s preemption or public-nuisance claims. Justice Thomas, joined by Justice Alito, dissented, arguing that the Court cannot decline to hear disputes within its exclusive original jurisdiction and that, even under its discretionary approach, Florida’s allegations and lack of an alternative forum warranted allowing the complaint to be filed.