The secret terrorism watchlists of the post-9/11 era that swept up millions of American citizens in a massive dragnet have finally been ruled unconstitutional in a historic decision. Being placed on these watchlists meant either harassment at the airport by the TSA, or a restriction on flying altogether. It also meant being incessantly snooped on by law enforcement and the lives of those affected were filled with pervasive, and unnecessary, anxiety and fear, dramatically diminishing their quality of life and that of their families.
