Originally Posted by
LEX-LGA Commuter
Got it. As is an Interstate highway. And Lord knows, if you get pulled over or are involved in accident there, the state troopers never "run your license", right?
Traffic stops are predicated on reasonable suspicion or probable cause of violations of law. As these are now classified as "Terry" stops, the LEO has lawful access to your information using the various NCIC and locality wants/warrants check procedures.
I agree with some others on this board, using the Airlines/Airports as a dragnet violates due process. The mere act of purchasing a ticket to fly on a domestic airline does not grant reasonable suspicion or probable cause to perform an NCIC or locality check on any individual.