Apple comments on Justice Department escalation in EDNYJustice Department once again seeks decryption in New York, highlights that it's not 'just one iPhone'. In its ongoing battle with Apple over privacy rights, the United States Justice Department has asked a higher judge in the Eastern District of New York (EDNY) to revisit its request to have a drug-dealer's iPhone unlocked under the All Writs Act. The previous judge sided strongly with Apple, who provided iMore with the following comment: "Judge Orenstein ruled the FBI's request would 'thoroughly undermine fundamental principles of the Constitution' and we agree," said Apple. "We share the Judge's concern that misuse of the All Writs Act would start us down a slippery slope that threatens everyone's safety and privacy." According to Reuters: In its filing on Monday, the Justice Department cited the California decision as evidence that the All Writs Act has been used to compel Apple to unlock the phones. "Meanwhile, in the Central District Court of California on Febru...<br clear='all'/>
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Apple comments on Justice Department escalation in EDNY
