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"You are somewhat correct, but they're refusing to answer questions. Does the 5th apply here? I can only guess."

Yes, it does. They no more have to answer the questions of the FBI than you do of a policeman or in front of a jury or judge. I would generally not recommend avoiding answering the questions as it will likely reinforce the suspicions of the officer (as clearly evidenced here). They still have the right to refuse however.

" But they are on a no fly list for some reason."

So are thousands of others. Muslims often do not use last names, that combined with there being a few very common Muslim names makes Muslim particularly vulnerable to being on the list by mistake. Even for you and me (assuming you have a European name) it is recommended thay you book your ticket with first, middle and last names in order to avoid being confused with someone else.

"A full blown trial in the USA would be expensive in terms of what undercover operatives, means and methods were used to develop info."

Nothing undercover about a S.F. Newspaper article.

" Heck if Rush Limbaugh can give up flying till a certain person is out of office, then these people who chose to live here can do a little sacrifice too."

Huh?

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RE: Huh? Yep, heard him say it myself.

No matter how this is spun, we have two guys who are on a 'no fly list'. How they got there is not spelled out. Apparently someone in a position to know thinks they are a threat. Sounds like they have a wonderful opportunity to get off the list ... unless these characters think their answers wouldn't be acceptable.

I suspect these guys know what the questions are and they believe the Fed's have something on them. Hence they called in the ACLU.

Remember, no one is forcing them to return to the USA.