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Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Politics
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Travelers at Little Rock airport see change as REAL ID enforcement begins
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – REAL IDs are now required to board a flight or enter certain federal buildings. Though May 7 is the enforcement date, TSA Acting Deputy Administrator Adam Stahl said those who do not have a REAL ID can go through extra screening at the airport to board a flight. 'If you do show up with a non-compliant state-issued ID, you will be okay. It just may take some additional time for screening,' Stahl said. 'So, we do urge folks to plan accordingly and leave a little extra time when traveling to the airport.' Arkansas revenue offices issue record number of REAL IDs Tuesday, Sherwood office forced to redirect customers after running out A REAL ID or another compliant form of identification, like a passport or military ID, will be required to board a domestic flight and enter certain federal facilities. Several travelers who have their REAL ID told KARK 4 News at the Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport that they thought it was a good idea. 'We want our airports to be safe and want to make sure everyone coming through TSA is vetted and safe and secure,' traveler Anthony Todd said. 'I try to have all the Is and Ts when I'm traveling,' another traveler, Phyllis Gordon, said. 'It's just a tense time and I want everything all together.' REAL ID takes effect in Arkansas. So, what if I don't have one? Officials with the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration say this week there were thousands of people going to get their REAL IDs. They say all revenue offices will continue to issue REAL IDs after Wednesday for those who do not have an immediate need for one. DFA officials said the deadline is when the state will begin to enforce it, and not the last day to receive one. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KARK.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Yahoo
REAL ID takes effect in Arkansas. So, what if I don't have one?
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The REAL ID system is now in effect in Arkansas. Though May 7 is the enforcement date, TSA Acting Deputy Administrator Adam Stahl said those who do not have a REAL ID can go through extra screening at the airport to board a flight. 'If you do show up with a non-compliant state-issued ID, you will be okay. It just may take some additional time for screening. So, we do urge folks to plan accordingly and leave a little extra time when traveling to the airport,' Stahl said. Homeland Security chief says travelers with no REAL ID can fly for now, but with likely extra steps A REAL ID or another compliant form of identification will be used to board a domestic flight and enter certain federal facilities. It will have a star on a driver's license or state ID card. The star may be black, gold, filled or an outline. Officials with the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration said all revenue offices will continue to issue REAL IDs after Wednesday for those who do not have an immediate need for one. DFA officials said the deadline is when the state will begin to enforce it, and not the last day to receive one. REAL ID enforcement starts this week: 5 things to know The cost of a REAL ID does not differ from getting or renewing a regular license or ID. It is $10 to transfer an existing expiration date on a license or ID to a REAL ID. The price is $40 for a new, eight-year period until expiration. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KARK.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Politics
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Top TSA official explains what to do if you don't have REAL ID
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways TSA Administrator Adam Stahl explained what Americans without REAL ID should do if they have an upcoming flight, and he addressed concerns about the potential for long lines as a result. Enforcement of REAL ID went into effect on Wednesday in order for people to fly domestically within the United States and enter some federal buildings, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Stahl told Fox News Digital on Tuesday that people who "do not have a compliant REAL ID will experience possibly additional vetting, additional screening at the checkpoint. Those that do not – We'll be working pretty aggressively to minimize any sort of impacts to the checkpoint, to travel to the checkpoint." Real Id Is About To Go Into Effect. Here's How It May Impact Voting He noted that a military ID, a passport, and global entry are alternatives that somebody can use, but if they do not have any of those, they will make their flight. "You will still get through the checkpoint. You'll be okay. You may face some additional screening measures, and that's why we're really underscoring to folks to please go to the airport early. Read On The Fox News App He noted that REAL ID's history stems from 9/11, even though the enforcement of the law has been pushed back several times. Real Id Documents Held Up In Mail According To Americans Who Enrolled Before Deadline The Transportation Security Administration's new facial recognition technology is seen at a Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport security checkpoint, April 26, 2023, in Glen Burnie, Md. The U.S. government has started requiring migrants without passports to submit to facial recognition technology to take domestic flights under a change that prompted confusion Tuesday, March 12, 2024, among immigrants and advocacy groups in Texas. DHS noted that REAL ID will assist with immigration enforcement, as those in the country illegally will not be able to fly unless they are flying back to their country of origin. "This is a law that was passed in 2005 called the Real ID Law. And this was a critical vulnerability that was identified in the wake of 9/11. And this is really all about elevating identity and document integrity. And so, this administration, this secretary feels strongly that this is an important law to enforce and that really, this is critical to ensuring the safety and the security of our skies." Stahl also addressed skeptics of the law, who may be concerned that it could be used to keep a closer eye on the American public unnecessarily. Real Id Rejection By Americans May Come Down To One Surprising Factor Travelers make their way through Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on May 24, 2024 in Arlington, Virginia. AAA projects travelers going 50 miles or more this Memorial Day holiday will be almost 44 million people, a number not seen since 2005. "The notion that we are creating some sort of national surveillance system is not true, it's not correct," Stahl said, saying the TSA's main focus is "safety" for travelers. "This is all about, again, ensuring and elevating document and data integrity to really ensure that we're ensuring the safety in our skies of our passengers and of the traveling public. So it has nothing to do with a national database. It's all about elevating document and identity integrity," he added. Original article source: Top TSA official explains what to do if you don't have REAL ID
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Yahoo
Flying without a Real ID? Here's what to know at the airport
It's a nightmare for any traveler: getting to the airport and not having their ID. For many Americans, a version of that headache will become a reality starting today when the federal government begins enforcing requirements for Real ID, a national set of standards for state-issued identification documents such as driver's licenses. Do I need a Real ID to fly? The Transportation Security Administration said that starting Wednesday, it will no longer accept IDs that don't comply with Real ID requirements. "TSA will implement REAL ID effectively and efficiently, continuing to ensure the safety and security of passengers while also working to minimize operational disruptions at airports," Adam Stahl, a TSA senior official who's performing the duties of the agency's administrator, said in a statement last month. The agency said people who are in the U.S. illegally and are voluntarily self-deporting on international flights will still be allowed to board planes. Is an enhanced license the same as a Real ID? Five states — Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Vermont and Washington — issue enhanced IDs, which can be used to cross the U.S. border in a vehicle. The TSA said enhanced IDs are an acceptable form of identification at airport checkpoints. What if I'm flying without a Real ID? According to the TSA, 81% of travelers provide an acceptable ID at security checkpoints. But a CBS News data analysis in April found that at least 17 states were less than 50% compliant with Real ID requirements, and 30 states were less than 70% compliant, setting the stage for potential disruptions at checkpoints across the country. There is hope for people who don't have an updated driver's license, state ID card or enhanced ID. The TSA said other forms of identification can be shown at checkpoints. Here's a list of those other acceptable IDs: U.S. passport or U.S. passport cardCards from Department of Homeland Security trusted traveler programs such as Global EntryU.S. Department of Defense ID, including IDs issued to military dependentsPermanent resident cardBorder crossing cardPhoto ID issued by a federally recognized tribal nation or Native American tribeFederal employee or contractor ID card Passport issued by a foreign governmentCanadian provincial driver's license or ID card issued to Indigenous people in CanadaTransportation worker identification credentialU.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services employment authorization cardU.S. merchant mariner credentialVeteran health identification card The TSA noted that the list is subject to change without notice. The agency also said temporary driver's licenses aren't an acceptable form of ID. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Tuesday told lawmakers what will happen when passengers present their ID to a TSA officer. "If it's not compliant, they may be diverted to a different line, have an extra step, but people will be allowed to fly," Noem told a House Appropriations subcommittee. "We will make sure that it is as seamless as possible and that travelers will get to stay on their intended itinerary, but we are telling people that this law will be enforced." People line up to enter Transportation Security Administration checkpoints in Los Angeles International Airport in California on Jan. 6, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Slim/AFP via Getty Images The TSA said people without an acceptable ID may have to have their identity verified by providing information such as their name and current address. Passengers with confirmed identities may then be subjected to additional screening. People without confirmed identities won't be allowed to go through security. Last month, a source familiar with the procedure told CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave that the identity verification process is similar to what happens when people have their ID stolen on vacation. People who intend to have their identity verified at the airport should plan to arrive at least three hours before a domestic flight instead of the recommended two hours, according to the source. The goal will be to move people with noncompliant IDs to a separate area quickly so security lines don't get backed up, the source told Van Cleave. How can I tell if I have a Real ID? A Real ID card has a star marking at the upper-right part of the card, according to the Department of Homeland Security. / Credit: Department of Homeland Security Do children need a Real ID to fly? The TSA doesn't require children under 18 to have an ID when traveling within the U.S. The agency urges passengers to check if their airline requires IDs for children. Why Hegseth is calling for cuts to senior ranks across U.S. military Analyzing Trump's announcement of ceasefire with Houthi rebels in Yemen The rise of "Barstool Conservatism"
CBS News
07-05-2025
- CBS News
Flying without a Real ID after today's deadline? Here's what to know at the airport
Can you get through TSA without a Real ID? Can you get through TSA without a Real ID? Can you get through TSA without a Real ID? It's a nightmare for any traveler: getting to the airport and not having their ID. For many Americans, a version of that headache will become a reality starting today when the federal government begins enforcing requirements for Real ID, a national set of standards for state-issued identification documents such as driver's licenses. Do I need a Real ID to fly? The Transportation Security Administration said that starting Wednesday, it will no longer accept IDs that don't comply with Real ID requirements. "TSA will implement REAL ID effectively and efficiently, continuing to ensure the safety and security of passengers while also working to minimize operational disruptions at airports," Adam Stahl, a TSA senior official who's performing the duties of the agency's administrator, said in a statement last month. The agency said people who are in the U.S. illegally and are voluntarily self-deporting on international flights will still be allowed to board planes. Is an enhanced license the same as a Real ID? Five states — Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Vermont and Washington — issue enhanced IDs, which can be used to cross the U.S. border in a vehicle. The TSA said enhanced IDs are an acceptable form of identification at airport checkpoints. What if I'm flying without a Real ID? According to the TSA, 81% of travelers provide an acceptable ID at security checkpoints. But a CBS News data analysis in April found that at least 17 states were less than 50% compliant with Real ID requirements, and 30 states were less than 70% compliant, setting the stage for potential disruptions at checkpoints across the country. There is hope for people who don't have an updated driver's license, state ID card or enhanced ID. The TSA said other forms of identification can be shown at checkpoints. Here's a list of those other acceptable IDs: U.S. passport or U.S. passport card Cards from Department of Homeland Security trusted traveler programs such as Global Entry U.S. Department of Defense ID, including IDs issued to military dependents Permanent resident card Border crossing card Photo ID issued by a federally recognized tribal nation or Native American tribe Federal employee or contractor ID card Passport issued by a foreign government Canadian provincial driver's license or ID card issued to Indigenous people in Canada Transportation worker identification credential U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services employment authorization card U.S. merchant mariner credential Veteran health identification card The TSA noted that the list is subject to change without notice. The agency also said temporary driver's licenses aren't an acceptable form of ID. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Tuesday told lawmakers what will happen when passengers present their ID to a TSA officer. "If it's not compliant, they may be diverted to a different line, have an extra step, but people will be allowed to fly," Noem told a House Appropriations subcommittee. "We will make sure that it is as seamless as possible and that travelers will get to stay on their intended itinerary, but we are telling people that this law will be enforced." People line up to enter Transportation Security Administration checkpoints in Los Angeles International Airport in California on Jan. 6, 2025. Daniel Slim/AFP via Getty Images The TSA said people without an acceptable ID may have to have their identity verified by providing information such as their name and current address. Passengers with confirmed identities may then be subjected to additional screening. People without confirmed identities won't be allowed to go through security. Last month, a source familiar with the procedure told CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave that the identity verification process is similar to what happens when people have their ID stolen on vacation. People who intend to have their identity verified at the airport should plan to arrive at least three hours before a domestic flight instead of the recommended two hours, according to the source. The goal will be to move people with noncompliant IDs to a separate area quickly so security lines don't get backed up, the source told Van Cleave. How can I tell if I have a Real ID? A Real ID card has a star marking at the upper-right part of the card, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Department of Homeland Security Do children need a Real ID to fly? The TSA doesn't require children under 18 to have an ID when traveling within the U.S. The agency urges passengers to check if their airline requires IDs for children. contributed to this report.
