Renowned journalist and former UN weapons inspector Scott Ritter had his passport seized by US officials, raising constitutional concerns and highlighting the targeting of administration critics.

Mr. Ritter is a renowned former Chief UN weapons inspector, author, journalist, and veteran of the Marines. He is also a devoted patriot of the United States. He was traveling to St. Petersburg, Russia, for an international conference.

When Mr. Ritter appeared in court to question the Bush ad...