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by mullingitover 86 days ago
A Real ID isn’t reliable proof of citizenship.
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To clarify: in a number of states a Real ID doesn't include a citizenship indicator, and a Real ID in those states is not sufficient identification for voting purposes.

For the majority of existing Real IDs, they will not be valid proof of eligibility to vote.[1]

> While your REAL ID would count as a photo ID when voting, in only a few states would it be considered proof of citizenship. Only five states — Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Vermont and Washington — offer the type of enhanced REAL IDs that explicitly indicate U.S. citizenship.

> Outside of those states, you would need another document to prove you were born in the U.S.

[1] https://thehill.com/homenews/nexstar_media_wire/5787733-woul...