Congress asks more questions about TSA blacklists
Congress is concerned about the TSA's blacklists, including the Quiet Skies program, alleging political motivations for inclusion. Key figures demand transparency, advocating for legal processes over secretive measures.
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Congress is raising concerns regarding the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) use of blacklists, particularly the "No-Fly" and "Selectee" lists, as well as the lesser-known "Quiet Skies" program. This program, initiated in 2012, allows the TSA to flag certain passengers for enhanced scrutiny based on their travel history, even if they are not on the official lists. Recent allegations suggest that individuals, including former Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, have been placed on these lists due to their political affiliations or actions, particularly related to the January 6 Capitol events. Congressional members, including Sen. Rand Paul and Rep. James Comer, have requested detailed records from the TSA regarding these programs, including the criteria for inclusion on the lists and the number of individuals affected. The TSA's lack of transparency and the potential for political misuse of these blacklists have raised alarms about due process and civil liberties. Critics argue that existing legal frameworks should be utilized for travel restrictions rather than relying on secretive and arbitrary measures. The Freedom to Travel Act, which aims to reform TSA practices, has been mentioned as a potential legislative response to these issues, although it has not yet been reintroduced.
- Congress is questioning the TSA's use of blacklists, including the Quiet Skies program.
- Allegations suggest political motivations behind the inclusion of individuals on these lists.
- Key congressional figures are demanding transparency and accountability from the TSA.
- Critics advocate for existing legal processes over secretive blacklist practices.
- The Freedom to Travel Act may be reintroduced to address these concerns.
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2 commentsAlso, if you believe you're getting extra screening due to an error/mismatch, then you can apply for a Redress Number here:
Give the Redress Number to the airline during booking, and in theory, it should stop erroneously matching you to a No-Fly-List individual. You can also do TSA-Pre but that isn't free like the Redress Number (approx. $80 every 5-years).
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