The main thrust of the REAL ID requirements is that they will make state-issued identification documents more secure and standardized. “To obtain a state-issued REAL ID, individuals must provide ...

“Despite announcing this act for years, many travelers are still unaware of these upcoming requirements and very well may be confused about its implementation.”The TSA noted that only 56% of driver’s ...

The REAL ID Act was passed in 2005 on a recommendation from the 9/11 Commission. Implementation has been delayed several times since then. Chicago Tribune’s Talia Soglin contributed.

REAL ID is a state-issued identification document that complies with “minimum security standards” established by Congress under the REAL ID Act, which was signed into law in 2005 in as part of ...

The implementation of the REAL ID requirement for domestic air travel has been a long time coming. Originally, U.S. states were required to comply with the REAL ID Act by May 2008, but multiple ...

On May 11, 2005, President George W. Bush signed the REAL ID Act into law to enhance national security in the aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

The REAL ID Act effectively institutes a form of mass surveillance and verification that doesn’t discriminate between those who have given reason for suspicion and those who haven’t.

REAL IDs are marked with a star, no matter what state you live in, and travelers can find out if they have a REAL ID by using the TSA’s interactive tool. The 9/11 Commission recommended the new ...