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Old Sep 22, 2017 | 2:47 pm
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Originally Posted by M79956
Hey

I have a similar problem. I have a CA AB60 license and I’m of course worried about flying with that. However I do have a British passport. My passport is brand new. I got it renewed recently. When I entered the US a few years ago my old passport was stamped! I’m worried the new passport will raise questions with the TSA because it has literally no stamps. No visa. No nothing?????? I’m flying domestically, just not sure of the risks
From the Immigrant Legal Resource Center's AB 60 Driver’s License Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I use an AB 60 license to board an airplane?

We recommend NOT using an AB 60 license to board an airplane. There are two risks. First, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) might not accept it. The TSA has been inconsistent regarding the acceptance of AB 60 licenses (or similar licenses from other states). Second, and more importantly, TSA officials could use the license as a basis to stop someone, question that person, and ultimately refer the person to ICE. AB 60 does not protect against discrimination by TSA officials, and the concern is that TSA agents may use an AB 60 license to flag people and refer them to ICE. If a person needs to fly, she should use other identity documents, such as an unexpired passport, and be aware that TSA engages in immigration enforcement.
And the ACLU of San Diego's Your Rights with an AB 60 Driver’s License:
  • Don’t use an AB 60 license to pass through TSA at an airport, use another form of identification, like a passport;
And the ACLU of Northern California's Know Your Rights: California AB 60 Driver's Licenses:
Do not attempt to use your AB 60 license to enter restricted areas of federal facilities, pass through TSA screening, or verify your identity to federal law enforcement officers, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Patrol (CBP).
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