Originally Posted by
gingersnaps
The "you shall not refuse" was directed at someone who, as I understand it, the TSA said was unlikely to be subject to the mandatory AIT.
The point is that TSA is claiming limited impact of anyone from this change. But the fact of the matter is that TSA has removed the ability to Opt Out for everyone and we are starting to see that policy change at the check points.
Here is what TSA put in writing.
https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/fi...a-32-d-ait.pdf
TSA is updating the AIT PIA to reflect a change to the operating protocol regarding the ability of individuals to opt out of AIT screening in favor of physical screening. While passengers may generally decline AIT screening in favor of physical screening, TSA may direct mandatory AIT screening for some passengers as warranted by security considerations in order to safeguard transportation security.
This whole PIA is so openly worded that TSA can do anything they like for any reason or no reason. The implication is clear that TSA is moving away from WTMD use entirely. This PIA is just another slide down the slope.