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Wednesday, 2 March 2016

Editor's Pick: FBI Director Makes Case for Security Trade-Off in Congressional Hearing

FBI Director Makes Case for Security Trade-Off in Congressional Hearing

David Jones
Mar 2, 2016 11:07 AM PT

FBI Director James Comey on Tuesday testified before the House Judiciary Committee that the government has the legal right to gain limited access to the iPhone of one of the San Bernardino, California, shooters and other suspected terrorists. Congress and the judicial system can create a mechanism to protect the safety of the American people while preserving constitutional rights, he said. [More...]

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