Seizing Freedom of the Press: The Blumenthal Case and its Broader Implications The recent case of Max Blumenthal, a reporter for the independent outlet the Grayzone, has sent shockwaves through the journalism community.
On July 29, Blumenthal was forced to hand over his cellphones at Dulles airport upon returning from Iran.
At first glance, this appears as a straightforward instance of border patrol agents seizing electronic devices from a US citizen.