Summary
When the independent, bipartisan Sept. 11 Commission issued its report in July 2004, an alarming fact was emphasized: Terrorists need valid identification to board an airplane. The commission asserted that "for terrorists, travel documents are as important as weapons." Congress subsequently passed the Real ID Act, which was quickly signed into law by President George W. Bush.
Under that act, states must shift to "secure" driver's licenses and identification cards by verifying that anyone who asks for a driver's license or identification card is actually the person he or she purports to be. States are required to verify an applicant's Social Security number, lawful immigration status and identity.See the full content of this document
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Reversing Course On Real Id Act Puts Nation at Risk
Despite the fact that a unanimous Senate -- including then-Sen. Barack Obama -- passed the Real ID Act, several sena...
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