Apple-Justice Department Battle Pits Privacy Against National Security
Apple and the Department of Justice are in a battle of wills over access to a San Bernardino shooter's cell phone.
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DOJ Lays Out Its Legal Case For Why Apple Should Help Crack An iPhone
The U.S. government says Apple's refusal to help investigators access data on a San Bernardino shooter's phone is guided by brand and business concerns. A hearing date has been set in California.
Can A 1789 Law Apply To An iPhone?
The All Writs Act of 1789 was cited by a federal magistrate in ordering Apple to unlock an iPhone.
Last Of 'Angola 3' Released After More Than 40 Years In Solitary Confinement
Albert Woodfox, accused of killing a prison guard in 1972 with two other men, has always maintained his innocence. His decades in solitary became an international human rights issue.
Peers, The President And Many Average Americans Pay Respects To Scalia
As the late Supreme Court justice lay in repose on Friday, he was surrounded by his large family and nearly 100 former law clerks, and visited by all, from Obama to the court's blue-collar staff.
Trump Calls For Apple Boycott, But Lawmakers Don't See Clear Path In iPhone Case
Whatever Congress might come up with would certainly be controversial — and this is an election year. That hasn't stopped some lawmakers from taking sides in the privacy vs. national security debate.
Judge Moves 'Affluenza Teen' Case To Adult Court
Couch, who killed four people and seriously wounded two others while driving drunk when he was 16, will receive new probation terms. He could face up to 180 days in jail.
Supreme Court To Say Goodbye To One Of Its Own
Justice Antonin Scalia's body lies in repose on Friday at the Supreme Court where dignitaries — including the president — and the general public will pay their respects.
Experts Ponder Old Laws' Usefulness In The Age Of Smartphones
Apple's clash with the federal government over unlocking the phone used by one of the San Bernardino shooters has exposed how inadequate much of U.S. law is in the face of fast-evolving technologies.
Mozilla Foundation Backs Apple In Encryption Case With Federal Government
A federal court is battling Apple over encryption. The Mozilla Foundation launched a pro-encryption campaign. Steve Inskeep talks to Mark Surman, the foundation's executive director.