April 22, 2016

FBI Paid At Least $1.3M to Unlock San Bernardino iPhone, Director Suggests
An undisclosed group of hackers received at least $1.3 million to help the FBI unlock an iPhone of one of the San Bernardino shooters.

Judge Upholds FBI’s Right to Keep ‘National Security Letters’ a Secret
The FBI can continue to keep “national security letters” secret after issuing them to demand customer records from phone companies, banks and others.

Justice Department Allows CIA Torture Lawsuit to Proceed in Stunning Reversal
In a stunning reversal, the Justice Department is allowing a lawsuit by alleged victim of the CIA’s torture program to proceed.

Homeland Security Lawyer Sentenced to Month in Jail for Forging Document
A Homeland Security lawyer who forged documents in a deportation case was sentenced to one month in prison.