Last month, the Department of Homeland Security announced a plan
to implement minimum standards for state-issued ID cards that are
used for federal purposes. REAL ID is critical for keeping
Americans safe, free, and prosperous. The following is a list of
Heritage Foundation research on REAL ID.
Standards Must Be
Urgent Priority to Keep Nation Secure After 9/11
by James Jay Carafano, Ph.D.
February 8, 2008
REAL ID is a sensible program for improving the authenticity of
identity documents. REAL ID isn't a national identity card and
would probably help states financially over the long run.
DHS Gets REAL
ID Right
by James Jay Carafano, Ph.D.
February 7, 2008
The Department of Homeland Security has answered states' concerns.
It is time for states to accept the responsibility for implementing
Real ID.
Making REAL
ID Real-Finally
byJames Jay Carafano, Ph.D.
January 11, 2008
Congress should fully fund the President's budget request for REAL
ID implementation. DHS has a plan that strengthens privacy
protections, respects federalism, and reduces the cost of
implementation.
Making REAL
ID A Reality--Concerns, Challenges, Choices,
Solutions
byJames Jay Carafano, Ph.D.
May 8, 2007
Congress and the Administration must act decisively to make the
REAL ID program a reality.
The Real
Importance of REAL ID: A Strategy for Saving the
Secure Driver's License Initiative
by James Jay Carafano, Ph.D.
May 4, 2007
REAL ID is the right answer at the right time. National standards
for driver's licenses will combat crime, thwart terrorists,
discourage employment of undocumented workers, and better protect
the privacy of individuals.