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US homeland security chief says travelers without REAL ID will be allowed to fly

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U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said air travelers starting Wednesday who do not have enhanced ID cards may face enhanced security procedures but will not be denied access to flights. Starting Wednesday, the Transportation Security Administration will no longer accept state-issued identifications that are not REAL ID compliant. "If it's not compliant, they may be diverted to a different line, have an extra step, but people will be allowed to fly,"Noem said at a U.S. House hearing on
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas emphasized the importance of international cooperation in addressing global migration challenges during his visit to Guatemala on March 14, 2023. He discussed the need for a regional approach to manage migration, highlighting the necessity to tackle root causes such as poverty, violence, and corruption. Mayorkas also announced a new family reunification program for certain Guatemalans, aiming to provide legal pathways for migration and reduce the reliance on smugglers. His visit underscores the Biden administration's commitment to working with Central American countries to create more orderly and humane migration processes.

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