REAL ID Act and Its Implementation

The REAL ID Act, passed in 2005, will finally require Americans to present REAL ID-compliant identification cards to board domestic flights starting May 7. The act aims to close security gaps in identification processes to prevent terrorist exploitation.

REAL ID Act of 2005 and Its Impact on Air Travel Security

The article discusses the upcoming deadline for using REAL ID-compliant licenses for air travel and the history behind the REAL ID Act of 2005, which aims to prevent terrorist activities by setting higher standards for identification. It highlights the support from Republican lawmakers and the Trump administration for enhancing national security and cracking down on crime and illegal immigration.