FlyerTalk Forums - View Single Post - Boston to search train commuters
View Single Post
Old Jun 10, 2004 | 10:22 pm
  #18  
TSASMF
 
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 12
4th amendment search and seizers

Originally Posted by FWAAA
I'm having trouble understanding the legal basis for these proposed random stops, ID checks and searches. Particularly, how they will be carried out without violating the Fourth Amendment to the US Constitution.

Can anyone articulate how theses actions do not violate the Fourth Amendment? 'Cause I'm stumped.
The govenment has deturmined that the the airport checkpoint is an implied consent area ... This means you waive your 4th rights when you walk past that mag....you can invoke them at anytime as long as you do not alarm. If you do the cause must be found...If you invoke your right to not get screened and you havent alarmed you will not be allowed past the checkpoint....and that means no flying....the same goes with your carry on and check bags...
TSASMF is offline