NaDrew's Journal: [r] John Gilmore loses appeal on secret ID rule

John Gilmore has lost another appeal in his legal search for the mandatory ID rule. From the SF Chronicle article: 'While not quoting the language of the Transportation Security Administration directive, [Judge Richard] Paez said it was clearly worded and gave detailed instructions to airlines. The court's assurances didn't satisfy William Simpich, a lawyer for Gilmore. "Our request for the court to end this regime of secret law was met with a decision relying on secret documents,'' he said. Simpich also said travel options for people such as Gilmore are disappearing rapidly as trains, buses and ships adopt identification requirements.'
Gilmore's lawsuit has been discussed on Slashdot before: in 2002, when he filed the lawsuit, and in 2004.