papers please.
2007-09-18 03:25:13 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
As of now, it goes into effect on May 11...I have heard lawmakers are rethinking this idiocy, but I am not yet aware of any repeal legislation...if anybody knows of any, I would also be interested.
2007-09-18 03:34:00 · answer #1 · answered by makrothumeo2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think the problem is the REAL ID. All they are looking to do is create consistency between states. I lived in New Jersey and needed more documentation to renew my license than I did to change my license to Virginia. There is nothing wrong with requiring proof of address, and documentation of birth, ect. Everyone who is here legally and entitled to a drivers license should already have the required documents. If you don't, you should get them anyway (eg. you lost your birth certificate).
Where the problem could be is in how states use these new IDs. Do I need an ID to go to a national or state park? Can I be detained for not having a valid ID? But those scenarios could just as easily happen today without the REAL ID than with it. For example, Mannassas Virginia is cracking down on illegal immigration, they can check ID if you are in a city or county park. This has nothing to do with REAL ID.
Atleast with REAL ID I will know everyone with a drivers license or on my plane are here legally.
Also contrary to what many people think. REAL ID is not a national ID, it is a set of standards that all states must follow when issuing a state ID. If they do not follow these standards that states ID will not be valid outside of that state.
2007-09-18 10:47:13 · answer #2 · answered by Angelus2007 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The status of the REAL ID Act is currently undecided. There are as yet too many obstacles to such a national ID being instituted.
2007-09-18 10:41:55 · answer #3 · answered by fangtaiyang 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋