May 14, 2025
Full implementation of the REAL ID Act was effective on May 7, 2025. Please be advised that per provisions provided within the REAL ID Act, the Department of Homeland Security has determined that federal courthouses remain exempt from the provisions of the REAL ID Act to protect the constitutional right of defendants and other members of the public to access court proceedings. Please note that a valid photo ID issued by a government recognized by the United States, not a REAL ID, is required to enter courthouses in the Eastern District of Missouri.