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The Guardian
US reporter contests border cell seizure
Max Blumenthal, a journalist and founder of The Grayzone, was detained at Virginia’s Dulles airport after border patrol agents seized his cellphones during a secondary inspection. The agents asked about his trip to Iran and requested access to his phones, which he refused, leading to their temporary seizure. A court later ordered the government to prove its possession and handling of the phones, citing concerns over potential violations of constitutional rights and journalistic privacy. This case highlights ongoing concerns about government practices targeting journalists and the intrusion into their digital communications.
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