jul 13, 2005 - REAL ID Act is Passed

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Establishes statutory guidelines for removal cases, expands the terrorism related grounds for inadmissibility and deportation, includes measures to improve border infrastructure, and requires states to verify an applicant's legal status before issuing a driver's license or personal ID Card that may be accepted for any federal purpose. (Continuity: immigration laws based on preventing terrorism)

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