California's Real ID requirement, after two decades of delays, finally took effect, mandated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for domestic air travel. Implemented in response to the 9/11 attacks, the Real ID Act establishes necessary federal standards for identification cards. Travelers aged 18 and older must present a Real ID or equivalent federal identification for boarding flights and accessing federal facilities, underscoring the law's importance in strengthening national security. Various delays, including pandemic-related issues, postponed its rollout until now.
"Secure driver's licenses and identification documents are a vital component of our national security framework," stated the Department of Homeland Security.
The Real ID Act was enacted to respond to the 9/11 attacks by establishing federal standards for identification documents, enhancing national security.
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