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Federal Register · January 14, 2025
The title they went with Minimum Standards for Driver's Licenses and Identification Cards Acceptable by Federal Agencies for Official Purposes; Phased Approach for Card-Based Enforcement Noisy translates that to

Federal agencies can phase in REAL ID enforcement over two years

What happened
Federal agencies now have two more years to fully enforce the REAL ID rules for identification cards. This means agencies can gradually require the new ID cards for things like airport security, instead of a hard deadline.
Why it matters
The REAL ID Act was passed in 2005, but its full enforcement has been repeatedly delayed. This rule pushes the final deadline for agencies to comply from May 2025 to May 2027. It gives agencies flexibility to manage public impact and operational challenges, but it also means the public will continue to face inconsistent ID requirements at federal facilities for longer.
The signal
Watch for individual federal agencies to release their phased enforcement plans and see which agencies prioritize security versus public convenience.
If you insist
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