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Apple cleared for the second time to pursue documents from federal agencies in antitrust case
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Special Master Jose Linares rejected the DOJ's motion to reconsider, allowing Apple to continue seeking documents from 14 federal agencies in the antitrust case.
This ruling lets Apple gather evidence that its security and privacy practices align with how federal agencies evaluate these issues, potentially strengthening its defense against antitrust claims. It also clarifies that federal agencies are treated as part of the United States for discovery purposes, not as third parties with additional protections.
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Special Master Linares rejected the DOJ's request to reconsider his earlier decision, upholding Apple's ability to seek documents.
Apple can now pursue documents from 14 federal agencies, including the CIA, FBI, NSA, and others.
Linares ruled that the agencies are part of the United States, so they are subject to party discovery rather than third-party protections under Rule 45.
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