There is a petition before US District Judge in Miami by a Jon Corbett, which asks that that the court block the TSA from using enhanced security procedures before the upcoming holiday travel season. The judge ruling will be Marcia G. Cooke, a Bush I appointee, who - although controversially - presided over the trial of José Padilla in 2007. She is described as a staunch civil libertarian.

The case number 1:10-cv-24106-MGC was filed by Corbett on November 16.

According to two sources within the court there will be a ruling either Monday or Tuesday issuing an injunction against the TSA from using the controversial procedures.

Stay tuned.

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