Overview
- Evita Duffy-Alfonso said she waited about 15 minutes for a pat-down after declining the body scanner while pregnant and nearly missed her flight.
- She labeled the TSA “unconstitutional,” criticized agents’ conduct, and publicly urged President Donald Trump and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem to dismantle the agency.
- TSA confirmed it is aware of the incident, said it investigates screening complaints, and notes that passengers may opt out of scanners in favor of a pat-down.
- The agency maintains its scanners use non-ionizing millimeter‑wave technology considered safe for pregnant travelers, even as Duffy-Alfonso questioned potential exposure.
- DOT declined to comment, TSA falls under DHS rather than DOT, and Duffy-Alfonso also criticized private biometric services such as CLEAR that offer shorter lines.