This is an abuse of power by the FA and the ground staff. I would also complain to the DOT and report AA to the TSA. It is a cardinal rule that a passenger who has boarded and is subsequently removed from the flight must have their bags removed. Otherwise, it would be a strategy by a terrorist to place a bag on the flight, cause a disturbance in order to be removed.
There is an element I am curious about. Was the Captain consulted on the decision to remove you from the flight. If so, he was at fault for not having your bag removed and this is a serious breach of security protocol, but would also be a breach of the company operating procedures.
I hope you will let us know how AA respond to your complaint.
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