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Prohibiting Arrest Warrants as ID at Airport Security Checkpoints

New rules prevent the use of immigration arrest warrants as identification at airports. This means travelers cannot use such documents for security checks. The only exception is for individuals being formally removed from the U.S. under immigration laws.
Key points
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will not accept immigration arrest warrants as valid identification at airport security checkpoints.
This prohibition specifically targets U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Forms I-200 and I-205.
The rule does not apply to individuals who are being removed from the United States in accordance with immigration laws.
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Print number: 117_S_3568
Sponsor: Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH]
Process start date: 2022-02-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Prohibiting the Use of Arrest Warrants for Identification at Security Checkpoints Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3568.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-02-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will not accept immigration arrest warrants as valid identification at airport security checkpoints.
  • This prohibition specifically targets U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Forms I-200 and I-205.
  • The rule does not apply to individuals who are being removed from the United States in accordance with immigration laws.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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