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I read somewhere else that you have to consent to the TSA to search your stuff if you're flying but of course you do NOT have to consent to a warrant-less searc

I read somewhere else that you have to consent to the TSA to search your stuff if you're flying but of course you do NOT have to consent to a warrant-less search from law enforcement. They are relying on someone trying to make their flight not knowing or realizing that distinction to (basically illegally) search them without even probable cause. The only reason it's not illegal for them to even search them in the first place is because the person consents.

chrismcb 3y ago
Yes, you are right, you don't have to consent. But then you won't be able to fly either. And TSA isn't law enforcement. I personally believe TSA is unconstitutional. What they are doing relies in some old executive order. And the courts have upheld it as long as they are unobtrusive, which they aren't.