More on the FBI comparing NICS checks to a suspected terrorist database
As a follow up to this, Sebastian notes that there’s likely no way to get standing in such a case.
As a follow up to this, Sebastian notes that there’s likely no way to get standing in such a case.
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August 16th, 2017 at 9:26 pm
A friend of mine shares a full name and BD with an IRA terrorist. Gets flagged/delayed/special screening every flight and every firearm purchase gets delayed… but he’s not the sort to make waves. Seems like a good case for standing though.
August 18th, 2017 at 12:53 am
Since this is not statutory but regulatory (it’s done by the regs not the law), it should be able to be challenged on violation of privacy grounds.
August 22nd, 2017 at 8:06 pm
It’s not entirely true. They export names to the Violent Gang and Terrorist Organization File (VGTOF) to be used for investigative purposes.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Violent_Gang_and_Terrorist_Organization_File