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Americans Support the Real ID Act

Posted on by January 25, 2017

The Information Technology Association of America (ITAA) urged Congress to provide federal funding for implementation of the Real ID Act, citing a new national poll in which more than eight out of ten Americans said driver’s licenses should meet minimum national standards to help battle terrorism and other crimes. ITAA President and CEO Phil Bond said in a letter to Congress, “We now have the technology to improve security and personal privacy through Real ID and we know it will … Continue reading →

21 States Now Reject the REAL ID Act

Posted on by January 27, 2017

On July 8th Governor Bobby Jindal signed into law HB 715, making Louisiana the 21st state to reject the REAL ID Act. It’s strong legislation that directs the state Department of Public Safety and Corrections to NOT implement the REAL ID Act. On May 10, 2005 Congress passed the REAL ID Act. This law imposes a national identification system on the American people for the first time. We are promised increased security in return. This is an illusion. The larger … Continue reading →

‘Real ID’ Act Raises Privacy Concerns

Posted on by November 4, 2011

Congress enacted the Real ID act in 2005, saying it would make the nation safer from future terrorist attacks. The federal government claims Real ID would be tamper-proof and that it would make the nation more secure. These cards will serve as more than a driver’s license, they will be ID proof acceptable nationwide because they will be based on uniform, and extensive, ID standards including an implant of an electronic device loaded with personal data. According to testimony given … Continue reading →

The Nightmare Begins May 2008

Posted on by November 4, 2011

The deadline is rapidly approaching for states to comply with the new world order legislation called the Real ID Act of 2005. Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff has threatened to ban citizens from airplanes and federal buildings unless they be assimilated into the draconian Big Brother tracking system. The Real ID Act of 2005 will create America’s first national ID card, exposing millions of Americans to identity theft with it’s massive invasion of privacy, enabling the government to track their … Continue reading →