>>_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.
>>wyldfi+X3
I’d love to see stats on what % of search warrants are NOT signed off by a judge (I’d bet hardly any), and how many search warrants later found to be inaccurate, end up with disciplinary action towards the police (I’d bet almost none).
The 4th amendment isn’t worth anything if judges will sign off on everything that crosses their desk.