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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 11:51 am
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Originally Posted by LegalTender
Don't jurisdictions overlap?
TSA has no "jurisdiction." TSOs are not law enforcement officers and have none of the powers of law enforcement officers. They may not detain. They may not arrest. They may not confiscate, except for specific contraband. All they may do is deny you access to the sterile area and call for a law enforcement officer.
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