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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Nathan Place

Republican senators oppose no-fly list for unruly passengers, saying it would ‘equate them to terrorists’

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Eight Republican senators have spoken out against a proposed “no-fly” list for unruly airline passengers, saying it would unfairly equate mask refusers with terrorists.

The GOP lawmakers voiced their concerns in a letter to US Attorney General Merrick Garland on Monday. In recent weeks, airlines have begged Mr Garland to help create a national, comprehensive list of passengers with a history of assault and other onboard crimes.

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