"That pause, Porter argued, would allow the US Department of Justice to respond to The Washington Post's complaint. Natanson is not the subject of a federal investigation. And the US has long-established laws and norms to protect the rights of journalists to report on sensitive topics from whistleblower sources. But on January 14, the administration of President Donald Trump carried out a search warrant targeting Natanson's home."
"The Justice Department has argued that the search warrant was necessary to collect information regarding Aurelio Luis Perez-Lugones, a government contractor who was arrested on January 8 for allegedly removing classified documents. The sweep of Natanson's home, however, resulted in the removal of her work computer, her Post-issued cellphone, her personal MacBook Pro, a one-terabyte hard drive, a voice recorder and a Garmin watch."
The Washington Post demanded immediate return of materials seized from reporter Hannah Natanson, citing her First Amendment rights. A magistrate judge issued a temporary order barring the federal government from reviewing the seized materials until a February 6 hearing, pausing any DOJ review. Natanson is not the subject of a federal investigation. Long-established laws and norms protect journalists who report on sensitive topics from whistleblower sources. On January 14, federal agents executed a search warrant at Natanson's home and removed multiple electronic devices. The Justice Department tied the warrant to information about Aurelio Luis Perez-Lugones, arrested for allegedly removing classified documents. Post lawyers say the seized electronics contain years of confidential sources and unpublished newsgathering materials.
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