Courts limit border searches of laptops and cellphones

Courts limit border searches of laptops and cellphones

Suspicionless searches of traveler’s electronic devices ruled unconstitutional Last week, the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts Judge Denise J. Casper ruled that suspicionless searches of laptops and travelers’ cellphones,...
What makes Real ID so important for air travelers today

What makes Real ID so important for air travelers today

Real ID Reality is coming fast as Oct. 1 approaches For air travelers, the Real ID Act “hard” deadline of October 1, 2020, is fast approaching. Many U.S. citizens and lawful residents already have their new Real ID, but for others, the deadline is approaching too...

CBP’s fake passports problem

US can’t authenticate fake passports with e-chips Since 2007, the U.S. Department of State has issued only e-passports, the ones with the smart chip in them. They were introduced to enhance passport security by stopping fake passports. Also in 2007, the State...

TSA — All current state IDs are OK for travel

The deadline for Implementing the Real ID Act is extended to January 22, 2018. Right now, no individual needs to adjust travel plans, or rush out to get a new driver’s license or a passport for domestic air travel. Until January 22, 2018, residents of all states will...