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The REAL ID deadline is almost here: What travelers need to know before takeoff
The long-awaited REAL ID deadline will be here in just five days.
Real ID for air travel in the U.S. takes effect next month. What you need to know
Starting May 7, only state-issued driver’s licenses and state-issued ID cards that comply with the REAL ID requirements will be accepted at TSA checkpoints and for official federal government purposes ...
The case for REAL ID: Why Congress passed this requirement in 2005
Lawmakers passed the REAL ID law in 2005 after 9/11 hijackers used fake driver's licenses to board flights but delayed its ...
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REAL ID is not a national ID: What it really means for you
The REAL ID Act sets security standards for state-issued IDs, not creating a national ID or federal database. Learn what this ...
REAL ID Act deadline May 7, are you prepared with the right identification?
You do need an appointment to get your star card," said Britt Rosenthal, Public Information Officer with Idaho Transportation ...
Without REAL ID by May 7, Black Travelers Could Miss Flights or Face Delays
With REAL ID enforcement set to kick in on May 7, some grassroots organizers worry that the requirement to obtain an upgraded ...
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Can voters use Real ID to satisfy SAVE Act voting rules, as Byron Daniels said?
Statement: Under the SAVE Act, “as long as you have a Real ID … it should be easy for you to register to vote.” ...
As REAL ID deadline nears, tell us if you’re set or waiting to get yours
Twenty years in the making, the 2005 REAL ID Act is finally going into effect on May 7. We want to hear about your experience trying to get your ID in time or why you might be waiting.
Can you get a REAL ID online? What to know as the May 7 deadline approaches
The prospect of getting a REAL ID online depends on what state you are in. Here's what to know as the May 7 enforcement ...