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Demonstrators in More than 40 US Cities Protest Department of Justice Demands of Apple
Demonstrators in more than 40 cities across the US rallied in front of Apple stores to protest the Department of Justice demand that Apple help hack an iPhone used by one of the San Bernadino shooters. One of the major rallies held on the February 23 national day of action was in front of FBI headquarters in Washington, DC.
Just over one week ago the Department of Justice (DOJ) won a court order that attempts to force Apple to write software that would undermine the safety and security of hundreds of millions of people.
On February 23 a national day of action was called for by Fight for the Future and supported by Demand Progress, CREDO, and other advocacy organizations. In all, more than 40 cities held rallies the same day. Dozens protested at FBI headquarters in DC.
“Apple’s stand will help keep security threats at bay” said David Segal, Executive Director of Demand Progress. “But we will all be less safe if the FBI succeeds at its politically expedient, but shortsighted, approach. Our devices will become more vulnerable and the sensitive data they hold will be more accessible to people who want it for malicious purposes.”
On February 23 a national day of action was called for by Fight for the Future and supported by Demand Progress, CREDO, and other advocacy organizations. In all, more than 40 cities held rallies the same day. Dozens protested at FBI headquarters in DC.
“Apple’s stand will help keep security threats at bay” said David Segal, Executive Director of Demand Progress. “But we will all be less safe if the FBI succeeds at its politically expedient, but shortsighted, approach. Our devices will become more vulnerable and the sensitive data they hold will be more accessible to people who want it for malicious purposes.”
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no photos, unfortunately, but there were demonstrators in Palo Alto as well. They stood in front of the downtown Apple store.
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