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WASHINGTON (AP) - A revolt against a national driver's license, begun in Maine last month, is quickly spreading to other states. About a dozen -- including Missouri -- have active legislation against the Real ID Act of 2005, a federal law that sets a national standard for driver's licenses. It also requires states to link their record-keeping systems to national databases. The states are expected soon to pass laws or adopt resolutions declining to participate in the federal identification network. Matt Sundeen of the National Conference of State Legislatures says there are two issues: privacy and cost. The project could cost up to $11 billion. The law's supporters say it is needed to prevent terrorists and illegal immigrants from getting fake ID cards.
: Thomas Buchok
Published: Sunday, February 4, 2007 at 7:54 PM
Last Updated: Sunday, February 4, 2007 at 8:35 PM |
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