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Judge Criticizes DOJ Over Raid on Journalist's Devices

2/22/2026

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Judge William Porter criticized the Department of Justice (DOJ) for not applying the Privacy Protection Act during a raid on Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson's home.
He paused the government's access to seized devices, including laptops and a phone.
The case raises concerns among First Amendment advocates about government overreach.
A follow-up hearing is set for March 4 to discuss returning the devices and the review.

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Story summary

Judge William Porter criticized the Department of Justice (DOJ) for not applying the Privacy Protection Act during a raid on Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson's home.
He paused the government's access to seized devices, including laptops and a phone.
The case raises concerns among First Amendment advocates about government overreach.
A follow-up hearing is set for March 4 to discuss returning the devices and the review.