[justlurking]

The TSA contends that once you enter the screening area, you must complete the screening. They won't allow you to refuse some aspect of screening, and then return to the non-secured area.

Of course, this is their "policy", which is completely contrary to any law I know about. I've read of people being detained, and "real" law enforcement being called. But, I believe that several people have continued to refuse, and law enforcement ultimately escorted them out -- because the sworn officers know the TSA has no authority to perform a search once it is no longer voluntary.

I suspect this is what happened to Rand Paul.

[Texas Fossil]

What about immunity for normal arrest when on Senate business.

This is being vindictive toward outspoken Senators. Obozo would do that.....

And he has demonstrated his contempt for the Chains of the Constitution.

He thinks he was elected King, and he is not even a Burger King.

[Timber Rattler]

I've read of people being detained, and "real" law enforcement being called.

This is standing operating procedure at the airports for TSA. The TSA agents don't have actual arrest powers, and so they have agreements with state and local police authorities to do the dirty work for them when they need a passenger dealt with.

Ever notice all the state police wandering around any particular airport? Well that's why they're there, to haul non-compliant passengers away whenever TSA gives them the nod.