Votebeat reports that delays in implementing REAL ID reveal potential challenges for proof-of-citizenship laws in voting, ...

With the long-delayed REAL ID deadline now days away, critics warn the law could open the door to expanded government surveillance and data-sharing.

The enhanced ID requirements are slated to take effect May 7 and will apply to all U.S. travelers over the age of 18. The law establishing REAL IDs isn't new: Congress first passed the REAL ID Act ...

The federal government’s push to finally execute REAL ID travel requirements will take effect Wednesday, amid a push from some Republicans to crack down on voter registration to ensure that ...

In less than a month, Americans and permanent residents will only be able to pass through airport security or enter a federal government building if they have a Real ID. Most states are not yet ...

That’s because in a matter of days, Real ID requirements will officially take effect across the U.S. The more secure IDs were mandated as part of a 2005 law passed in the aftermath of the Sept ...

It's often assumed the 2005 Real ID law was a result of the terrorist attacks of 2001 and the 9/11 Commission's recommendation that the federal government "set standards" for state-issued IDs.

After two decades of delays and government messaging, Wednesday marked Real ID deadline day for Americans who planned to board a domestic flight.

The REAL ID Act, which was passed by Congress in 2005, enacted the 9/11 Commission’s recommendation that the federal government enhance security standards for identification.

The TSA is reminding travelers that Costco cards do not count as REAL IDs. ‘We love hotdogs and rotisserie chickens as much as the next person but please stop telling people their Costco card counts ...

REAL ID is a federally compliant state-issued license or identification card that Homeland Security says is a more secure form of identification. It was a recommendation by the 9/11 Commission and ...

Starting May 7, 2025, travelers will need a Real ID to board domestic flights. Travelers without a Real ID may not be allowed past TSA security. Here's what you need to get a Real ID, also known ...