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1. wyldfi+X3[view] [source] 2023-08-12 02:08:25
>>_delir+(OP)
> The search warrant, signed by Marion County District Court Magistrate Judge Laura Viar, appears to violate federal law that provides protections against searching and seizing materials from journalists.

Wow, unreal that she could approve such a warrant. Even in the absence of a federal statute it seems like a crazy step to take.

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2. stjohn+1o1[view] [source] 2023-08-12 15:46:14
>>wyldfi+X3
Doesn't surprise me, a lot of these elected judges got there via nepotism and "charisma" and barely passed the bar on their 5th try, -if- they even need a law degree depending on jurisdiction.
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