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The DOJ 'Forgot' To Mention The Law Restricting Searches Of Journalists. The Judge Is Not Happy

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The FBI raided Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson's home without mentioning the Privacy Protection Act, which restricts such searches of journalists. Judge William Porter criticized the DOJ for this omission and blocked further searches of Natanson’s devices, highlighting a breach of journalistic trust and First Amendment rights. Content creators should be wary of government overreach in digital privacy and advocate for robust protections against similar violations.

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