Originally Posted by
mauve
Is there any reason to think they were seeking an actual, specific, fugitive as opposed to using this as a pretext to examine documents?
Also, as a citizen flying domestically, I frequently carry no proof of identification beyond a non-RealID driver's license. How could I establish my citizenship to the satisfaction of the officers?
Nothing has stated they required proof of citizenship. They were looking for proof of identity.
They were looking for a particular person and wanted everyone to prove they were
not that person.