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Bay Area immigration attorney says TSA put him on watchlist
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk Christie Smith , as published by NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway He was given an intense security screening that lasted 45 minutes.
A Bay Area immigration attorney has reported an unusual incident at San Francisco International Airport. He was given an intense security screening that lasted 45 minutes. The attorney was informed that he is on a watchlist, which has raised concerns about the reasons behind this action.
The managing attorney, who works with immigrants, believes his legal advocacy may be the reason he is being targeted. Further details about the incident and the attorney's concerns are available from the source. The incident has prompted questions, but limited information is currently available about the circumstances surrounding the attorney's placement on the watchlist and the screening he underwent at the airport.
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Category: local Published: June 24, 2026 Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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