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Old Jun 22, 2010 | 9:47 pm
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Originally Posted by Global_Hi_Flyer
Then you must also realize that decisions related to administrative rule violations are not subject to arrest of a "suspect" for violations. Adjudication of administrative laws are done by a kangaroo court within the same agency that alleges the violation. That is a distinct conflict of interest and an outright violation of the principal of separation of powers. It is a very expensive, and very lengthy process to even try to get administrative rules challenged in court. And even lengthier to try and appeal an adverse agency/kangaroo court decision into the regular court system.

this is no secret. And it is a key reason that agencies LOVE administrative law. It allows them to make arbitrary rules, operate as the "police", and adjudicate the "violations" with very little oversight. And your agency and it's parent - DHS & TSA - are especially in love with administrative law because they can hide behind the secrecy of "it's for security".
In my prior life, I adjudicated all civil penalties assessed by my former agency. My power was amazing. I could uphold the penalty, I could reduce it - all without fear of being called to explain why I did what I did.
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