The issue at hand in Ibrahim, is one of a very sensitive nature. It is also one where human error drastically changed the life of one individual. Regardless, even though at the time of the decision the U.S. Government did not allow Dr. Ibrahim into the country, I do not think changes are necessary to the watch list procedures the United States currently employs.
Judge Alsup wrote in his decision that this issue is one that can only be rectified with a post-deprivation remedy. My reading of this decision goes to show that no changes are necessary to the current structure employed by the United States in determining who goes on the watch list. The process employed is one where a single person does not have the power to determine if an individual is placed on these lists. While there is one person who nominates that nomination may be accepted or rejected by the Terrorist Screening Center. Additionally, under Section 44926(a) of Title 49 of the U.S.C. there is an opportunity to submit a verification form if the person was denied or delayed boarding or entry to the United States. This gives the individual a chance to challenge whether or not they were probably placed on these lists. Here is another layer of verification of the watch list, and …show more content…
Ibrahim brought up though were well founded; she only faced these issues due to an error by Agent Kelley. Judge Alsup correctly uses the Zinermon and Matthews case to address the issue of due process. Dr. Ibrahim was erroneously denied her ability to travel and to be free from incarceration. Furthermore, I agree with Judge Alsup when he wrote that the TSA response to Dr. Ibrahim’s PIVF form was unnecessarily vague. When this mistake by the government was noticed they should have taken all efforts to erase and expunge all of the records preventing Dr. Ibrahim from traveling to the United States. It is this belief of mine, which leads me to agree with the decision set forth by Judge
Judge Alsup wrote in his decision that this issue is one that can only be rectified with a post-deprivation remedy. My reading of this decision goes to show that no changes are necessary to the current structure employed by the United States in determining who goes on the watch list. The process employed is one where a single person does not have the power to determine if an individual is placed on these lists. While there is one person who nominates that nomination may be accepted or rejected by the Terrorist Screening Center. Additionally, under Section 44926(a) of Title 49 of the U.S.C. there is an opportunity to submit a verification form if the person was denied or delayed boarding or entry to the United States. This gives the individual a chance to challenge whether or not they were probably placed on these lists. Here is another layer of verification of the watch list, and …show more content…
Ibrahim brought up though were well founded; she only faced these issues due to an error by Agent Kelley. Judge Alsup correctly uses the Zinermon and Matthews case to address the issue of due process. Dr. Ibrahim was erroneously denied her ability to travel and to be free from incarceration. Furthermore, I agree with Judge Alsup when he wrote that the TSA response to Dr. Ibrahim’s PIVF form was unnecessarily vague. When this mistake by the government was noticed they should have taken all efforts to erase and expunge all of the records preventing Dr. Ibrahim from traveling to the United States. It is this belief of mine, which leads me to agree with the decision set forth by Judge