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House Democrats accuse FBI of trying to bypass Congress in iPhone unlocking case

The Democrats accused the FBI of attempting 'an end-run around the legislative process.'

On Feb 18, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Tech groups cautiously back Apple over FBI in iPhone unlocking case

Others slammed the government for its move.

On Feb 18, 2016 by Eric Geller

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New York D.A. lashes out at Apple for making ‘warrant-proof’ iPhones

'Is this really a privacy issue, or is it a public-relations issue?'

On Feb 18, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz divided over iPhone unlocking court order

Rubio took the privacy and civil-liberties stance. Cruz backed law enforcement's claims.

On Feb 18, 2016 by Eric Geller

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Senior U.S. lawmaker presses DOJ for update on Silicon Valley encryption talks

The senior lawmaker said he had 'yet to see any concrete progress' on the issue.

On Feb 17, 2016 by Eric Geller

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iPhone unlocking court order prompts familiar battle lines in Congress

'Court orders are not optional and Apple should comply.'

On Feb 17, 2016 by Eric Geller

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Privacy activists to gather at Apple stores in solidarity against FBI demands

Activists accuse FBI of exploiting San Bernardino shooting to push anti-privacy agenda.

On Feb 17, 2016 by Dell Cameron

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Apple can likely comply with order to help FBI access San Bernardino shooter’s iPhone

Apple can probably write the software that the FBI wants.

On Feb 17, 2016 by Eric Geller

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Tim Cook vows to fight order forcing Apple to help FBI access encrypted iPhone

The order, Cook wrote, 'has implications far beyond the legal case at hand.'

On Feb 17, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Apple directed to help FBI crack San Bernardino shooter’s iPhone

Apple must provide 'reasonable technical assistance.'

On Feb 16, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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DOJ and FTC officials offer dueling visions on encryption

A top consumer-protection official said efforts to weaken encryption 'deeply worry' her.

On Jan 25, 2016 by Eric Geller

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Chicago under more heat after new video shows man repeatedly Tasered by police

After the death of Laquan McDonald, another graphic video puts Chicago police under more fire.

On Dec 8, 2015 by Deron Dalton

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DOJ launches civil rights investigation into Chicago police

Pressure mounts for Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel.

On Dec 7, 2015 by Andrew Couts

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U.S. lawmakers want agencies to explain how they spy with fake cell towers

The use of these surveillance devices has expanded significantly, and lawmakers are worried.

On Nov 9, 2015 by Eric Geller

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New bill would restrict use of fake cell towers for surveillance

Bill would only permit government stingrays with search warrant.

On Nov 2, 2015 by Eric Geller