Alexis Gallagher
Part of Apple's defense rests on the fact that they don't have the passcode, and the FBI is ordering them to create new software. 1/
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But Apple does the the OS upgrade signing keys. If FBI were more competent, they could use those and write their own software. So... 2/
What happens to Apple's legal position if the FBI "only" orders Apple to hand over the signing keys (poor man's passcode)? 3/3
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@alexisgallagher Apple has already discussed the 1st Amendment implications of that (see B.1 of their filing). - View other replies
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@cocoaphony Yes. Separate & weaker argument I'd think. If Apple had the passcode itself but didn't reveal it, would 1st amendment convince? -
@alexisgallagher There's no 1st amendment argument in that case, but a passcode is not a signature. Whether the gov't can demand the… -
@alexisgallagher …the passcode is a separate question that Apple has not fought in the past (but is not settled). -
@alexisgallagher Landlords are generally not compelled to give over a copy of the master key to execute a search warrent on one unit. -
@cocoaphony Interesting analogy. I know nothing about the law in this area.
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Rob Napier
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