@twilabrase joins @delbigtree on The HighWire to debunk two of the most common arguments for #REALID:
1. That it will help with illegal immigration issues.
2. That it is no different than having a passport.
REAL ID | Why Did Senator Rand Paulās Office Say This?
Last week, we noticed an unexpected announcement in U.S. Senator Rand Paulās official newsletter.
āStarting May 7, 2025, every air traveler 18 and older will need a REAL ID-compliant driverās license⦠If your license isnāt REAL ID-compliant (look for the star at the top), nowās the time to upgrade it.ā
The push to get a REAL ID by Paulās office caught us by surprise. Senator Paul has been a strong opponent of the Unique Patient Identifier (UPI) and his father, Congressman Ron Paul, was one of the strongest voices against a National ID system.
As chairman of the powerful Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, which governs the TSA and its REAL ID office, Senator Paul could stop the unconstitutional REAL ID in its tracks.
Therefore, we have questions:
Ā·Ā Does Senator Paul know this messaging went out under his name?
Ā·Ā Are TSA communications creeping into the offices of even the most ardent protectors of freedom?
We continue to respect and appreciate Senator Paulās work to protect liberty ā which is why this matters. The REAL ID Act isnāt just a star on your license ā itās a NATIONAL ID system. Itās the cornerstone of a rapidly emerging digital biometric-controlled surveillance infrastructure. Members of Congress should shut it down.
Call Senator Paulās office and kindly share your concerns 270-782-8303. Find our āRefuse REAL ID ā A Practical Guideā at: https://t.co/UVJ1jPzHzG
@RandPaul #REALID
Confused about REAL ID? We have educational resources available to help you understand what REAL ID really is and why it's so dangerous. We also have a handout available to bust the "You Can't Fly" myth.
Seven Reasons to Act to Repeal Real ID: https://t.co/qYhBfpp67y
Make the Switch From the National ID to a State Driver's License: https://t.co/RuuSRFwkmx
You Can Fly - Without a REAL ID: https://t.co/hmBpeNA21x
#REALID #NationalID