WASHINGTON — Forty-four states are moving ahead to comply with a law requiring more secure driver's licenses, according to the Department of Homeland Security — despite privacy concerns and worry that the new documents will be too expensive.
The department's evidence: Those states have applied for and received extensions to a May 11 deadline for issuing new tamper-resistant licenses that require proof of citizenship and address.
"We expect that states requesting an extension will comply" with the law, department spokesman Russ Knocke says.
Residents will have to show the new identification card before boarding a commercial flight or before entering a federal courthouse, among other things.
USA TodayThe states are falling in line exposing every citizen to privacy invasion by surrendering their authority to this admin just like Congress.
Tamper-proof ID is SO much more benign than National ID card. Get ready for the proverbial tattoo on your forehead.
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