1、 https:/crsreports.congress.gov January 15, 2021Aviation Security Measures and Domestic Terrorism ThreatsAfter the January 6, 2021, security breach of the United States Capitol, some Members of Congress have advocated restricting the air travel of individuals who may seek to incite or carry out furt
2、her violence. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is reportedly considering placing individuals who illegally entered the Capitol on the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) No-Fly List. This In Focus discusses the circumstances under which air carriers, TSA, and other federal authorit
3、ies may restrict domestic airline travel in response to security threats. The No-Fly List and Airline Passenger Prescreening The No-Fly List is one of several lists maintained by TSA to identify passengers based on their risk to aviation safety and national security (See 49 U.S.C. 44903). As the nam
4、e implies, individuals on the No-Fly List are to be denied boarding and referred to law enforcement authorities when they arrive at an airport to check in for a commercial airline flight. In addition to the No-Fly List, TSA maintains lists of individuals who are to receive special scrutiny during pr
