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REAL ID Act

The REAL ID Act established federal minimum standards for driver’s licenses and identification cards.

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Jan 21, 2026
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Which U.S. states currently issue Enhanced Driver’s Licenses or Enhanced IDs and how do their application requirements differ?

Five U.S. states currently issue (EDLs) or Enhanced IDs (EIDs): , , , and , and those cards are accepted by federal agencies for travel and purposes (; ) . While the core purpose—proof of identity and...

Jan 15, 2026
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How have courts ruled on exemptions to digital ID mandates for religious freedom?

Courts have not produced a clean, across-the-board doctrine excusing religious objections to digital or photo ID mandates: federal law favors neutral, generally applicable ID rules while RFRA can prot...

Jan 14, 2026
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How do tribes work to make their IDs Real ID–compliant and what barriers do they face in federal recognition of tribal ID formats?

Tribal identification cards issued by federally recognized tribes are accepted by TSA as an alternative to state REAL ID credentials, including Enhanced Tribal Cards, but acceptance depends on federal...

Jan 25, 2026

Can noncitizen lawful permanent residents obtain enhanced driver's licenses?

: lawful permanent residents (green card holders) are eligible for REAL ID-compliant driver’s licenses in most states, and in some states they can obtain an that denotes U.S. citizenship for border-cr...

Jan 25, 2026

What legal remedies are available to U.S. citizens wrongfully detained by ICE and how successful have habeas petitions been recently?

by can pursue immediate relief primarily through federal and, in some circumstances, preliminary injunctions or motions for temporary restraining orders; these remedies have produced wins but face pro...