Comedians Settle Lawsuit Over Atlanta Airport Drug Search Program

Comedians Eric André and Clayton English have settled their lawsuit challenging a drug search program at Atlanta's airport. They alleged the program used racial profiling and coercive searches, particularly targeting Black passengers before flights. Police records cited in the lawsuit indicated that 56% of 378 passengers whose race was listed in jet bridge stops between August 2020 and April 2021 were Black, highlighting concerns about civil liberties and discriminatory practices.