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Napolitano may reconsider Real ID

By immigrationprof

Washington, DC — Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said Thursday afternoon that she will ‘rethink’ a program that requires every state to issue more secure driver’s licenses by the end of the year.

The new licenses, required under a 2005 federal law, aim to prevent criminals and potential terrorists from getting fake IDs. But the licenses have been opposed by many governors, who cite the cost. Added opposition comes from the American Civil Liberties Union, which says the cards are, in effect, a national ID card. For the full story, click here.

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