Huh? Unconstitutional?
There is nothing in the Constitution about this and the House makes its own rules about its operations. If this was being applied unequally (AOC gets her switchblade through but RINOs get rejected for their penny loafers) he might have an argument.
Also, I like the same rules for politicians as for citizens. Since I need to go through a metal detector to enter a federal building so should he.
That is his argument though, further in the article:
Clyde argued that H.R. 73 violates the Constitution and that fines have been applied unequally.
A number of Republicans on the House Administration Committee alleged that Pelosi failed to pass through a security screening as required on Feb. 4 and demanded that the sergeant-at-arms, who is tasked with imposing fines for noncompliance under H.R. 73, fine the California Democrat.
“While my team and I continue to await an announcement of a fine levied on the Speaker, we are preparing for the next stage of this fight,” Clyde said on Monday. “I will take my case to federal court where I am confident justice will be served.”
Valid points. At what point is this fee excessive though? $50, $500, $5,000? $50,000? $500,000?
As a percentage of their salary, $5000 for one infraction is excessive in my opinion.
Would it be fair for a munucipality to charge such a fine for a parking or speeding ticket if the same standard applied to everyone?
Well your opinion does not trump the constitution. Members of Congress have immunity when travelling to and from Congress on business. ie. They cannot be impeded.