Apple's next move in its standoff with the FBI over its refusal to unlock the San Bernardino shooter Syed Farook's iPhone is to push for the case to be settled by Congress instead of the courts, The Associated Press reported Wednesday, citing documents provided by an Apple attorney.
Considering Apple spent an estimated $5 million lobbying Congress last year, The Associated Press contends that Apple "wields considerably more influence" in Congress than it would in court. Apple also plans to assert that the government is misusing the All Writs Act to force its compliance with the FBI by requesting the creation of new software.
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