4 chapters across the catalog
A host recounts being denied entry to the Schengen area in Brussels due to a 2013 law requiring passports to be valid for six months beyond the departure date. Despite having a valid passport for three months, the host was barred from boarding a flight. The story includes a complaint about Airbnb's refund policy following the forced cancellation of the trip.
NAACP American Airlines Advisory, Racial Bias Allegations, Harvard Law Student
The NAACP issued a national travel advisory for American Airlines, citing a pattern of "racial insensitivity." Specific incidents mentioned include a Harvard Law student removed over a stroller dispute and a woman moved from first class to coach. The hosts question the validity of the claims, suggesting they may be a "shakedown."
Audio from the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals reveals a contentious debate over the President's executive order on immigration. Judges questioned whether the President's past "animus" toward Muslims during the campaign permanently disqualifies his national security actions. The legal argument centers on the "Mandel" prescription and whether an order legitimate on its face can be ruled unconstitutional based on antecedent statements.
The legal implications of passport revocation are examined following the State Department's action against Edward Snowden. According to official guidelines, a revoked passport remains physically valid for travel until seized by an officer, and revocation is generally not processed if the bearer's whereabouts are unknown. The move is characterized as "messaging" rather than a functional barrier to international movement.
