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REAL ID Act

Coverage of REAL ID Act in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 30 · 12:00 UTCMost recent: Jun 30 · 18:00 UTC
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California Department of Motor Vehiclesorganization2Gavin Newsomperson2American Association of Motor Vehicle Administratorsorganization2California Legislatureorganization1State-to-State Verification Serviceorganization1SPEX databaseorganization1U.S. Department of Homeland Securityorganization1CalMattersorganization1H.D. Palmerperson1
Recent coverage
  • POLITICSJun 30 · 18:00 UTCLAIST
    California to share driver's license data despite fears it could expose unauthorized immigrants

    California's Department of Motor Vehicles will share driver’s license data with a national database despite concerns from immigrant advocates that it could expose unauthorized immigrants to deportation. The state budget and legislation include oversight measures to protect data, but critics argue these safeguards are insufficient. The data sharing aims to comply with the federal REAL ID Act.

  • POLITICSJun 30 · 12:00 UTCCALMATTERS
    California to share driver license data despite fears it could expose unauthorized immigrants

    California's new budget allocates $55 million for the DMV to build a data-sharing system with a national database to comply with the federal REAL ID Act. Immigrant advocates warn this could expose undocumented residents to deportation risks, while state officials claim safeguards limit data exposure and prevent misuse.