Young children are being blocked from flying because their names closely match names on a U.S. no-fly list.

Human rights group the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) says innocent passengers with names the same or similar to suspects have been subjected to interrogations, enhanced searches, delays and detention.

It now appears toddlers are among those raising suspicion.

Ingrid Sanden told AP that her one-year-old daughter was stopped in Phoenix while trying to board a flight to Washington last November.

“I completely understand the war on terrorism, and I completely understand people wanting to be safe when they fly,” she said. “But focusing the target a little bit is probably a better use of resources.”

Another woman, Sarah Zapolsky, told the agency that her and her husband were stopped at Washington’s Dulles airport after an airline agent told them their 11-month-old son was on the list.

They were only allowed to board after their son’s passport details were faxed through by a travel agent. — BBC News

Just more senselessness from your government. They can’t even do their watchlists right, and yet they want more personal data on you so they can screw up even more. This insanity needs to end, and soon.