Posted on 01/11/2008 1:32:19 PM PST by Calpernia
The Homeland Security Department today released the 284-page final rule for implementing the Real ID Act that would standardize the handling of personal information for drivers licenses.
The release of the long-awaited final implementation regulations the law was passed in 2005 is expected to spur contracting activity on the program after months of uncertainty as federal officials were crafting the rule.
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The final rule also requires a 2-Dimensional Bar Code Machine Readable Zone, which DHS said is already used by 46 jurisdictions.
Under the Real ID Act of 2005, states must meet new rules for collecting, verifying, storing and publishing personal information related to drivers licenses, and they must share the personal information of license holders with other states. The law generated substantial controversy due to its high cost and possible risk of identity theft and privacy loss.
Many systems integrators and IT contractors are preparing to assist state motor vehicle departments in upgrading their infrastructures to incorporate Real ID requirements. Many state administrators have been postponing those improvements until the Real ID rule was released, Grant said.
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I don’t trust Chertoff. 7 years and no fence.
Somehow, this will probably turn out to criminalize American citizens, who are already being criminally disenfranchised.
“Go ahead and ban me.”
We were thinking of banding you, before releasing you.
Part of the new ‘catch and release’ program.
Do it the same way they do in Mexico...
The senior document in Mexico, the document you need to get any other ID, driver license, passport, etc. The document you need to open a bank account, register a business, buy a house or car, get a job is, is, is...
The Voter ID card!
I would like to share my experience in WA state in 1993-4 re the Motor Voter ID card.
Was with my young son getting his license ..... in front of us was a woman, having passed the written and driving tests was waiting for her lic. - when the DMV man started talking to her she motioned she could not speak english - so he had to point things out to her and one part of the card he pointed out was the area to fill out to receive a Voters Card.
It was the Motor Voter Card passed under bill clinton in 1993. After I talked to the man and he said.......
It is against the law for me to ask if persons are American citizens or legally registered citizens I have to point out where to read and sign truthfully and return by mail ........ but I have to give out the card to everyone.
So I guess that is why I’m so strong on as secure as possible ID card.
“The NVRA (Motor Voter Act) Congress enacted the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (also known as the “NVRA” and the “Motor Voter Act”), to enhance voting opportunities for every ...”
“Canada was VERY easy to enter in the 70s, 80s and 90s”
I stand corrected - I do remember what you are referring to.
But in the 80’s we had trouble getting into and out of Canada while living in WA state.
You are right, those are my concerns, too.
D*mn depressing post, Quix. I better up my Effexor dosage, PDQ.
I'm not buying that, A. It's like Goebbels saying only queers, Jews and gypsies should be alarmed.
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That was a pretty good response. I'm surprised you did not reply.
I'm not so happy that my fall-back position is carrying a PASSPORT in my own country.
I don’t know their timeline nor what timeline God will allow them . . .
But there’s no time to lose in walking ever closer to The Man From Gallilee. God alone is our refuge.
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