Can you be searched in post-flight airport security?
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If you've gone through airport security, gotten on your flight, and landed at your destination, can the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) pull you aside for additional screening?
Kahler Nygard of Orono, Minnesota, flew from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Denver a week ago but was then pulled off the flight before other passengers for additional screening, which he filmed.
Nygard eventually walked away and left the airport.
Fox 9 News originally ran the story last week, identifying Nygard as Somali American. He's not.
But the story has now been picked up by some national news organizations and it's still not clear whether you can be stopped and searched after your flight has concluded.
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