Secretary Janet Napolitano

“Everything is objectively better than it was two years ago, particularly in the aviation environment”

by Christopher Elliott on December 29, 2010

When Christopher Elliott heard from Janet Napolitano, “Everything is objectively better than it was two years ago, particularly in the aviation environment,” he was stunned.

{ 3 comments }

Washington insiders say the Real ID squeeze will ease

by Charlie Leocha on December 9, 2009

I reported last week about Janet Napolitano, Secretary of Homeland Security, refusing to say she would announce an extension of the present waivers for states that have not complied with the Real ID Act. Without an extension of these waivers, Americans from, perhaps, 36 different states would not be able to enter federal buildings or fly because their ID didn’t meet national specifications.

{ 1 comment }

Customs and Border Patrol agents are still randomly confiscating laptops — is yours next?

by Ned Levi on August 31, 2009

Ned discusses the latest news about the Customs and Border Patrol’s program to randomly search and seize laptops, digital cameras, cellphones and other electronic devices at the border, without warrants, reasonable suspicion or probable cause, and what travelers can do to protect their privacy and security.

{ 8 comments }