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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. teduna+N5[view] [source] 2023-08-12 02:25:56
>>wyldfi+X3
Does the federal law apply to local government?
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3. stjohn+uo1[view] [source] 2023-08-12 15:48:14
>>teduna+N5
If you break constitutional protection 100% the feds can step in at any time. A lot of times they don't but if it is egregious they absolutely can.
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