An independent inquiry of city and county law enforcement's actions remains open, state investigators said.
, the Freedom of the Press Foundation said the decision to return materials, while a positive action, did not deserve praise, as the raid should never have happened in the first place.
“Authorities deserve zero credit for coming to their senses only after an intense backlash from the local and national media and an aggressive letter from“Sending the entire police force to search a newsroom because journalists verified information from a source is an outrageous overreaction that threatens freedom of the press,” added FPF Deputy Director of Advocacy Caitlin Vogus.
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