Kansas Bill Would Restrict Airport Searches
Associated Press - Fri 09:42 AM 02/15/2013
Kansas is joining other states that have objected to what they consider aggressive searches of people unlikely to be potential threats.
Some Kansas House members think pat-downs at the state's airports are getting out of hand.
A bill sponsored by 21 House members would it illegal for Transportation Security Administration screeners to touch an airline passenger's private parts during a search. It also would bar the agents from taking a child under the age of 18 away from a parent or guardian to conduct a search.
Kansas is joining other states that have objected to what they consider aggressive searches of people unlikely to be potential threats.
But some experts say the law couldn't be implemented because the U.S. Constitution bars states from regulating the actions of the federal government.
Between 100 and 110 TSA officers are stationed at seven Kansas airports.
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Associated Press information from: The Kansas City Star
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t--bone
Friday 15 February 2013 12:20 Report this comment
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passing_by
Friday 15 February 2013 12:55 Report this comment
It appears we have a handful of lawmakers who are fighting back the over reaching federal government. Good for them. I would also note that many states are doing such.
tlamastus
Friday 15 February 2013 13:49 Report this comment
That is one of the reasons I won't fly. I do not need to be searched. I have nothing to hide. So I drive where I need to go.
stirthepot
Friday 15 February 2013 14:13 Report this comment
I want to know the news from all over Kansas.
grnthums
Friday 15 February 2013 20:09 Report this comment
Now. Back to legislating when life begins.
Aurora.
Tuesday 19 February 2013 00:57 Report this comment
If you do not like to be searched don't go up to the 3rd floor of the city county building they love to put hands on you up there.