<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div dir="ltr"><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8">Forwarded message from Dana Ard. <div><br></div><div><blockquote type="cite" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><div dir="ltr"><div class="WordSection1" style="page: WordSection1;"><blockquote style="margin-top: 5pt; margin-bottom: 5pt;"><p align="center" style="text-align: center;"><span lang="EN"><strong><span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 11, 2025</span></strong></span><o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" style="text-align: center;"><strong><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">TSA Begins REAL ID Full Enforcement <span dir="ltr" style="text-decoration: underline;">on May 7</span></span></strong><o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" style="text-align: center;"><em><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Travelers with a non-compliant ID will face additional screening measures, possible travel delays</span></em><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">WASHINGTON \u2014</span></strong><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> Today, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced the imminent implementation of its REAL ID enforcement measures at TSA checkpoints nationwide. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">\u201cSecretary Noem and the Trump administration are enforcing the 2005 REAL ID Act and regulations <span dir="ltr" style="text-decoration: underline;">on May 7</span>, as directed by Congress and the American people,\u201d said Adam Stahl, TSA Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Administrator. \u201cThe Real ID requirement bolsters safety by making fraudulent IDs harder to forge, thwarting criminals and terrorists. TSA will implement REAL ID effectively and efficiently, continuing to ensure the safety and security of passengers while also working to minimize operational disruptions at airports.\u201d</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span dir="ltr" style="text-decoration: underline;">On May 7</span>, TSA will no longer accept state-issued identifications that are not REAL ID compliant at TSA security checkpoints. All airline passengers 18 years and older, including TSA PreCheck® members, must present REAL ID-compliant identification or</span><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; color: blue;"><a href="https://urldefense.us/v3/__https:/links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:*2F*2Fwww.tsa.gov*2Ftravel*2Fsecurity-screening*2Fidentification/1/01010196267cd0d6-36014096-8ee2-439f-a223-9aa4013d4823-000000/z5TulB1UOoMESMXwzn4M7ktyILsD1fWEasGQUEcjoyU=400__;JSUlJSU!!BClRuOV5cvtbuNI!BWGgc1KokQGArDRDNpilrI6sQpq6W6OgYPE4SXv0FoV9CMHPIuV9pKvBUKU46iMi_eV74rHw8DyOtHN2wNTxXeOZViSp$" target="_blank" title="https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);">another acceptable ID</a></span><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">, such as a passport, at TSA security checkpoints. Noncitizens illegally present in the U.S. who are voluntarily self-deporting on international flights will <u>not</u>be denied boarding under this requirement.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Passengers who present a state-issued identification that is not REAL ID compliant and who do not have another acceptable alternative (e.g., passport) can expect to face delays, additional screening and the possibility of not being permitted into the security checkpoint.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Currently, 81% of travelers at TSA checkpoints present an acceptable identification including a state-issued REAL ID. TSA expects the number of passengers obtaining REAL IDs to steadily increase and will continue with additional screening measures for those without a REAL ID until it is no longer considered a security vulnerability. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">More information on REAL ID can be found at this link</span><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; color: blue;"><a href="https://urldefense.us/v3/__https:/links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:*2F*2Fwww.dhs.gov*2Freal-id/1/01010196267cd0d6-36014096-8ee2-439f-a223-9aa4013d4823-000000/Xu8jleSiDhLySdI6SFrVebW_6PjwjB_I1jo1jcYBXv0=400__;JSUl!!BClRuOV5cvtbuNI!BWGgc1KokQGArDRDNpilrI6sQpq6W6OgYPE4SXv0FoV9CMHPIuV9pKvBUKU46iMi_eV74rHw8DyOtHN2wNTxXTn307n3$" target="_blank" title="https://www.dhs.gov/real-id" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);">TSA.gov/real-id</a></span><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">.</span></p></blockquote></div></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"></div></div></div></div></blockquote></div></div></body></html>