1st Circuit Injunction Re: TSA's New Mandatory AIT Search Rule Fully Briefed (s.ai)

saizai writes: I just filed my reply to the TSA's opposition to an emergency motion for preliminary injunction and temporary restraining order (PI/TRO) against the TSA's new policy that arbitrarily mandates some people to go through electronic strip search ("AIT"). Case website here (will be kept updated). Court order expected soon, though impossible to know for sure.

I've also released 3 FOIA docs (see 2015-12-30 update), which I submitted as exhibits:

• MD 100.4 2012-01-25 Transportation Security Searches (11p, full) — showing TSA's expansion to "bus, train, [and] other public conveyance"
• SPOT validation study Vol 1 Ch 4 — Descriptive analyses — summary of sources for items (1p) — showing 90% of what they find is immigration and drug related, not weapons
• SPOT validation study Vol 3 App F — Supporting tables — prohibited items data (2p) — giving breakdown list of "prohibited items" they find

See previously:

• Motion Filed In 1st Circuit To Enjoin TSA's New Mandatory "AIT" Screening
• TSA Body Scanner Opt-out No Longer Guaranteed

Comments

Thank you.

[Anonymous Coward]

I'm doing a fair amount of disclosure as well over the next few days, albeit via journalistic channels, with regard to joint activities undertaken by certain federal agencies and private sector entities. It's good to know there are a few other folks willing to stand up these days. Keep it going, my friend. -PCP

Re:Thank you.

[Anonymous Coward]

To whom should I donate money to ensure that the fight against the TSA continues until the TSA is just a bad memory?

Actual bravery

[Anonymous Coward]

You are no mere "Internet Warrior"; you are someone who is expending your time and effort on defending the Constitution. You have my respect.
How long until you're on the "no fly" list or some surprise police home invasion happens? I honestly hope that there is no retribution against you, but I'm wary.

Re:Summary

[phantomfive]

The TSA is arguing the plaintiff can't bring the case because he hasn't been body-scanned. The plaintiff is arguing only the TSA knows whether they will body scan him and they haven't told the court, so you have to assume they will.

Specifically, the plaintiff already has a ticket from Canada, to the US, and on to England (he is a US citizen). He claims that the TSA knows in advance whether they are going to body-scan him or not (the TSA apparently didn't disagree), because Delta is required to transmit passenger information to the TSA. I have no idea if it's a valid claim or not.