Federal Mask Cops Start Targeting Travelers
02-01-2021, 04:02 PM
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Federal Mask Cops Start Targeting Travelers
Americans are now required to wear masks in planes, trains, buses, subways, taxis, car services, boats, and transportation hubs, per a new order from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that took effect today. Masks must be of a style approved by the federal government and must fit properly. Failure to comply will result in being prohibited from traveling, booted from the transit in question, and potential criminal penalties.
The order will be enforced by Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents and "other federal authorities," as well as state and local officials. "To the extent permitted by law…federal agencies are required to implement additional measures enforcing the provisions of this Order," the CDC says.
"CDC reserves the right to enforce through criminal penalties," the agency adds, though it claims not to intend "to rely primarily on these criminal penalties." The feds may also implement "additional civil measures enforcing the provisions" of the order (which "is not a rule within the meaning of the Administrative Procedure Act," the CDC notes, "but rather is an emergency action").
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https://reason.com/2021/02/01/federa...avelers-today/
The order will be enforced by Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents and "other federal authorities," as well as state and local officials. "To the extent permitted by law…federal agencies are required to implement additional measures enforcing the provisions of this Order," the CDC says.
"CDC reserves the right to enforce through criminal penalties," the agency adds, though it claims not to intend "to rely primarily on these criminal penalties." The feds may also implement "additional civil measures enforcing the provisions" of the order (which "is not a rule within the meaning of the Administrative Procedure Act," the CDC notes, "but rather is an emergency action").
Read the full article:
https://reason.com/2021/02/01/federa...avelers-today/
02-01-2021, 05:38 PM
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I’ve heard rumors that TSA may be getting cuffs and tasers in the coming weeks to help enforce mask mandates and to deter bad behavior in airports. Can’t confirm if it’s true, but it’s part of the FAA’s crackdown on passenger compliance.
02-01-2021, 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by 123494
I’ve heard rumors that TSA may be getting cuffs and tasers in the coming weeks to help enforce mask mandates and to deter bad behavior in airports. Can’t confirm if it’s true, but it’s part of the FAA’s crackdown on passenger compliance.
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