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What to know about Real IDs, America's new identification cards
It is a key part of the Real ID Act of 2005. Passed by Congress in the wake of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the act ...
REAL ID deadline: 5 states that don't have to comply by May 7
May 7 is the deadline for enforcing the REAL ID Act, but residents of five states are exempt from this requirement. Which are ...
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Twenty years later, the REAL ID deadline is here. Here's why it took so long
REAL ID will be enforced in U.S. airports starting May 7. Implementing the law involved years of negotiations between federal ...
REAL ID is about to go into effect. Here's how it may impact voting
REAL ID goes into effect as legislation makes its way through Congress to verify that only U.S. citizens are casting their ...
REAL ID deadline is here: What to know if you still need one
After years of postponements and delays, the deadline to get a REAL ID is here. Starting May 7, your license or ...
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REAL ID Deadline Looms: Tomorrow, May 7, 2025, Marks Full Enforcement
The clock is ticking. As of tomorrow, May 7, 2025, the full enforcement of the REAL ID Act goes into effect. This means individuals will be required to present a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or ...
Real ID air-travel confusion spreads to US cruise ship industry
As collective anxiety over Wednesday's Real ID deadline for U.S. air travelers mounts, one alternative seems perfectly ...
Real ID deadline this week: Here's what happens if you try to fly without one
Real ID enforcement begins nationwide on Wednesday, May 7. Here's what to expect at airport security if you have a flight but ...