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The Real ID Act, which requires states to issue federally approved driver's licenses or identification cards to those who live and work in the United States, was passed by Congress on May 11, 2005. Since the act has been passed, critics argue that the law fails to improve national security, and leaves citizens vulnerable to identity theft. The question, "Is America at risk?", is raised by many.
Kirkpatrick & Wald (2005) begins to explain the Real ID Act. The article states that the new regulations involved with issuing driver's licenses, will require each state to check the citizenship, or immigration status, of each applicant. These laws would also require that the licenses of legal temporary residents expire when their visas do, applying to renewal applicants as well. In essence, this will force state Departments of Motor Vehicles to monitor immigration status, and enforce federal immigration laws. ("The REAL ID Act of 2005", 2005) states that, "This is problematic on many......

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