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Immigration Enforcement and Data Use

The use of data collected through REAL ID and other means for immigration enforcement purposes.

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Feb 5, 2026

What protections and remedies do immigrants and noncitizens have if sensitive DMV REAL ID records are shared or disclosed?

States and the federal framework have expanded electronic sharing of driver license databases, creating real privacy risks for immigrants and noncitizens when DMV REAL ID records are disclosed . Prote...