"No picketing or demonstrating will be allowed by individuals standing in line," according to the guidelines, which also warned that "photography, of any kind, is strictly prohibited" inside the room except for authorized staff.
The list of banned items includes weapons, ammunition "either real or simulated," explosives, including fireworks, knives, blades, razors, box cutters "or other sharp objects (of any lengths)."
Also forbidden are: Pointed objects like "knitting needles, letter openers," aerosol sprays, cans and bottles, coolers, thermal or glass containers, pepper spray, sticks, poles, packages, backpacks, large bags, suitcases, laser pointers, strollers, chairs, umbrellas, food or drinks.
Signs cannot be larger than an average sheet of computer paper, and "must be held directly in front of the body and no higher than the shoulders," the panel said.
Placards and clothing cannot bear "profanity or images deemed inappropriate by security screeners," said the committee.
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