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DOJ Could Ban Texas Flights Over Anti-Patdown Law

Posted by timothy on from the don't-mess-with dept.

hellkyng writes "The Department of Justice may ban flights from Texas because of the Anti-Patdown law making its way through the legal system. Says Rep. David Simpson, 'Someone must make a stand against the atrocities of our government agents.' Should be interesting to see if Texas can pave the way for grope-free flying fun."

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  1. Update on this story by Sonny+Yatsen · · Score: 5, Informative

    As of earlier today, the law's main sponsor, Dan Patrick, R-Houston, said the law is dead after support for the law collapsed.

    http://www.click2houston.com/news/28032459/detail.html

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    1. Re:Update on this story by GlassHeart · · Score: 5, Informative

      I think 99% of Americans would support this.

      I don't think you can get 99% of Americans to agree that the earth isn't flat.

  2. There's already an Anti-Patdown Law by ikarous · · Score: 5, Informative

    It reads: The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.