Another indicator of victory for state-level nullification – the 2005 Real ID act was originally to be implemented in early 2008, and today, it’s still in limbo. Going on 2 years later, with more than two dozen states passing laws and resolutions denouncing or flat-out refusing to comply – and D.C. has no choice but to continue backing off.
Here’s what expert consumer travel writer, Charlie Leocha, has to say:
I reported last week that Janet Napolitano, Secretary of Homeland Security, refused to say she would announce an extension of the present waivers for states that have not complied with the Real ID Act. Without an extension of these waivers, Americans from perhaps 36 different states would not be able to enter federal buildings or fly because their ID didn’t meet national specifications.
My word from Washington is: “Don’t worry.”
After speaking with experts at an FTC roundtable on privacy yesterday, the word on the street is that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said immediately following last week’s committee hearing that they will extend the waiver if they have to.
Click here to view a full list of all Real ID nullification legislation.
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I'm sure something like that IS possible - probably a bit more difficult to pass something with such a blanket response. My opinion is that people are more supportive about state-resistance to specific laws rather than broad-reaching principles. I support either method, though.
They sure did reintroduce it. Here's the bottom line:
1) without state resistance, you'd already be complying with this law.
2) with state resistance - congress is still working to find a way to shove this down your throat.
Which do you prefer?
Is it possible that it doesn't make any difference whether the Feds call it the Real ID Act or the PASS Act, the concept is the same and State legislation nullifies it just the same? How does that work?
My understanding is that when Congress saw opposition to the Real ID act they just changed the name and reintroduced it as the PASS Act. I see on the page http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=s11... of the website Gov Track that the status of S. 1261 the PASS ID Act is that a written report, Report No. 111-104, was filed by Sen. Lieberman on December 9, 2009.
I guess State legislation nullifying the concept, no matter what the name of the Federal legislation, will work? I hope so!
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