article_snippet.sent: Under legal pressure, the Obama administration will begin telling some suspected terrorists if and why some suspected terrorists are on a list of tens of thousands of people banned from flying to, from or within the United States.
article_snippet.sent: In some cases, the government will not be able to provide an explanation because of national security concerns.
article_snippet.sent: Under legal pressure, the Obama administration will begin telling some suspected terrorists if and why some suspected terrorists are on a list of tens of thousands of people banned from flying to, from or within the U.S.
article_snippet.sent: Previously, the government's policy was never to confirm or deny that a person actually is on list, citing national security concerns.
article_snippet.sent: In most instances, travelers assume travelers are on the list because travelers are instructed to go through additional screening at airports or because travelers are told travelers can't board travelers flights.
article_snippet.sent: These enhancements continue to ensure that individuals who are deemed to be a threat to our aviation security are prohibited from boarding a flight within, or bound for, the United States,' Catron said.
highlights_snippet.sent: Previously, the U.S. did not disclose whether a stopped traveler was on the list or why .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: However, the government has not promised to reveal why in all cases - citing possible national security threats .
  