Originally Posted by
law dawg
I understand that, but I meant in form. Pre-9/11 we were screened. Post-9/11 we're screened. Pre-9/11 if something was found it was turned over to LE. Post 9/11 if something is found it's turned over to LE.
In form and function I can't see much difference.
There's the whole issue of evidence found in an administrative search being used in a criminal prosecution.
Aside from that, I don't care what the Supreme Court says, government instituted searches before boarding aircraft are plainly against the letter and spirit of the 4th amendment. The Supreme Court is just wrong.