Americans weigh in on REAL ID rollout after 2005 law finally takes effect

Many travelers who are preparing for their flights at Atlanta Hartsfeld-Jackson Fox News told the government that the government has effectively informed the Americans about the real identity law that entered on May 7, as many added that the new requirements enhance safety.

“I think they have done a great job in telling people … and I think it is important, because we need to make sure that everyone got a correct identity,” said one of the man who spoke to Fox News Digital from the station.

Another man said, “I think the government really did a good job in informing the public that it is required. I see it everywhere.”

The real identity laws entered into force on May 7, although the Ministry of Internal Security (DHS) announced before Wednesday that Americans who lack the new identity will remain able to travel, but they will face an additional offer. ID Real is a driving license compatible with a federal or any other identity that meets higher criteria than the state’s driver’s licenses.

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Only American citizens or legal population can obtain a real identity card. The Ministry of Internal Security explains on its website, it is still possible to use good American passports instead of a real identifier for local air travel, and the Ministry of Public Security explains on its website.

Another traveler said: “I think the government did a great job in preparing for people, especially in Georgia. They had this in a long time.”

congress approved the real identity law in 2005 to increase safety requirements for driver licenses in response to attacks on 9/11. Although some countries have begun to comply with the law more than a decade ago, enforcement in all states has been over and over again due to the epidemic, rejecting the accumulation of DMV, as well as some states, such as South Carolina, initially compliance.

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The real identity laws entered into force on May 7 at airports at the country level. (Fox News Digital)

One of the women said: “We have done it since then, my God … since 2013. In an attempt to get everyone on board, this is the last year for them to reach the plane.”

Another woman said: “I think it is important to protect our airports each other and our federal buildings with higher security,” said another woman.

The air travelers at Atlanta Hartsfeld-Jackson Airport spoke to Fox Digter about the real identity laws. (Fox News Digital)

DHS says that air passengers without a real identity to counter an additional examination, but will be allowed to fly at the present time

In contrast, another traveler said that starting may be smoother.

TSA agents examine passengers of airlines to obtain real identity or passports at the security check point at Atlanta Hartsfeld Jackson on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. (Robin Rayne For Fox News Digital)

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She said: “They could have put it a little smoothly there and allowed people to prepare more, although, as you know, they say that he was in business for two years, but I travel a lot, and I did not know.”