CONCORD, N.H. (June 13, 2016) – New Hampshire Gov. Maggie Hassan recently signed two bills into law that roll back what were some exceptionally strong privacy protections in the state. The two new laws expand allowable uses for automatic license plate readers (ALPRS) and begin implementation of what will essentially become a national ID system. Rep.…
In this episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head, I talk about Harriet Tubman and the $20 bill, and how individuals can make a difference at the state level. This week, I delve into two completely unrelated issues in a rather spontaneous and completely unscripted episode of my podcast. I’ve seen a lot of opinions about…
The governor’s proposal for the California budget includes funding to come into full compliance with the REAL ID. This portion – at very least – needs to be REJECTED by the state Assembly. REAL ID essentially establishes a national ID and prohibits the use of state IDs (driver’s licenses and non-driver IDs) for “federal purposes”…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 3, 2016) – In a surprise move, Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin vetoed a bill that would have set the state on the path toward compliance REAL ID. With the veto, the state will continue to refuse to implement the national identification system. The Kentucky Senate passed SB245 by a 26-12 vote on…
People often ask me why I focus my efforts at the state level. When I explain that the average person can actually influence the process in state government, they generally react with skepticism. I understand why. They relate their experience trying to influence Washington D.C. with all grassroots activism in general. They’ve called Congress and…
via Ron Calzone, Missouri First The Missouri House Emerging Issues Committee voted to “do pass” HB 2235 and bring Missouri into compliance with the REAL ID Act. The next step is in the Select Committee on General Laws, which will probably vote on it Tuesday and pass it on to the full House, unless we…
CONCORD, N.H. (Feb. 22, 2016) – An attempt to repeal a New Hampshire law prohibiting state cooperation with the federal REAL ID Act was successfully blocked by approval of an amendment in the state House last week. Congress passed the REAL ID Act in 2005 and Pres. G.W. Bush signed it into law. The act…
After menacing states across the country this fall, the Department of Homeland Security has once again caved on threats to enforce REAL ID by denying Americans their right to travel.
Americans, you don’t have to have a passport to fly domestically. American states, you don’t have to obey federal national ID mandates. America, you don’t need to comply with the REAL ID Act.
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