Originally Posted by SPN Lifer
Moreover, one should take full advantage of a hearing before an administrative law judge if threatened civil penalties are ever sought (and are not mere screener bluster).
Remember that even if a hearing is granted -- and the evidence to date suggests that hearings are
not being offered -- it will be held in the city where the "offense" occurred, partly because that's more convenient for the government witnesses. This puts travelers at a distinct disadvantage, unless the incident happened to occur at their home airport.
Bruce