A notice from the Transportation Security Administration appeared to show that migrants need not worry about supplying a photo ID to get through airport security.
The notice was seen in a photo taken from Miami International Airport and shared by political commentator Dave Rubin who called out the “absolute insanity” in a post on Thursday.
“This is the state of absolute insanity happening at our airports. I’m in the Pre-TSA line, where migrants don’t have to have an ID to get through security and it’s their choice whether they want their picture taken,” he wrote on X.
“There is a plan to destroy America,” Rubin added, prompting a response from Fox News reporter Bill Melugin who said he would “look into it.”
I have never seen this before. Will look into it. https://t.co/m991RkypkP
— Bill Melugin (@BillMelugin_) January 18, 2024
“U.S. airport Non-U.S. Citizen Document Validation Using CBP One Technology,” read the sign in the photo, referring to the mobile app touted as “the primary vehicle for asylum seekers at the United States-Mexico border to schedule appointments so they can enter through a U.S. port of entry.”
“TSA is partnering with CBP to test the use of CBP One at certain TSA checkpoints to validate adult non-U.S. citizen travel documentation when the traveler does not otherwise have an acceptable form of identification,” the sign continued.
Explaining “How It Works,” the sign indicates:
1. Notify the TSA officer that you are a migrant.
2. The TSA officer will take a photo (optional).
3. If requested, provide your alien identification number or biographic information.
4. Follow officer instructions.
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“Photo capture is voluntary. You may decline to have your photo taken. If you do not wish to have your photo taken, please notify a TSA Officer. You must still provide your alien identification number or biographical information to the TSA Officer, even if you do not have your photo taken,” the sign reads.
“CBP One only verifies the information you previously provided to CBP and will not store your information. Because your information is verified through CBP One, TSA will also not store your information as part of this process,” it states.
Rubin’s post sparked heated responses on X where users wondered why American citizens traveling are subjected to more security than those who illegally entered the country.
Confirmed from multiple airlines pilots. These illegals provide whatever name they want, they cut in line at TSA. It’s unsafe, and unfair to Americans.
— Eric L. Mitchell (@EricLMitchell) January 18, 2024
If illegals don’t have to go through intrusive security searches, why do citizens?
— Ginger (@GingerAmero) January 18, 2024
Just tell them you’re a migrant, I doubt they’re even allowed to question you!
— Dave Rubin (@RubinReport) January 18, 2024
hmmmmm…. some people might say this defeats the entire purpose of having security at an airport
— Eric Anderson (@ericworksalot) January 18, 2024
Looks like illegals have more rights than American citizens.
— Tina Descovich (@TinaDescovich) January 18, 2024
This is a joke. American citizens last
— Steve Ferguson (@lsferguson) January 18, 2024
They can even decline to have their photo taken. Amazing!
While the rest of us have to put up with the pretense of security and be arrested, denied and harassed at the slightest deviation.— QuestionEverything (@skeptic_ape) January 18, 2024
So I have to show my ID (I have the real ID as well that I had to bring an insane amount of paperwork to the DMV to get), take off my shoes, take off my coat, offer my firstborn, empty my water bottle….. And they just waltz through?
— Natalie F Danelishen (@Chesschick01) January 18, 2024
I think the trifecta would be identifying as an overweight, trans migrant.
– No I.D. required
– Mandatory upgrade to 1st class
– Extra seat provided at no cost.The only way to fly… ✈️
— Scott Mitchell (@ScottMit99) January 18, 2024
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