Why are journalists being subjected to search warrants in the US? | Caitlin Vogus
Recent court records reveal that the Department of Justice attempted to obtain search warrants targeting journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort, but these requests were rejected by a federal judge. The judge criticized the DOJ for not meeting legal standards and for failing to mention a law that protects journalists from such warrants. This incident raises concerns about government overreach and the protection of First Amendment rights.
- ▪A federal judge unsealed records showing that the Department of Justice tried and failed to get search warrants targeting journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort.
- ▪The court rejected the search warrants twice, stating that officials did not meet basic legal standards.
- ▪The DOJ's actions have been criticized for undermining First Amendment rights and for not adhering to the Privacy Protection Act of 1980.
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‘A federal judge unsealed records showing that the Department of Justice tried and failed to get search warrants targeting journalists Don Lemon [pictured] and Georgia Fort.’ Photograph: Tom Baker/APView image in fullscreen‘A federal judge unsealed records showing that the Department of Justice tried and failed to get search warrants targeting journalists Don Lemon [pictured] and Georgia Fort.’ Photograph: Tom Baker/APOpinionUS newsWhy are journalists being subjected to search warrants in the US?Caitlin VogusThe Department of Justice’s blatant disregard for the constitution and attempt to hide the law is disturbingFri 29 May 2026 08.00 EDTLast modified on Fri 29 May 2026 08.02 EDTShareOn Tuesday, a federal judge unsealed records showing that the Department of Justice tried and failed to…
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