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DOJ fights Apple’s bid for records from 14 federal agencies in antitrust case
The US Department of Justice is urging a court to reconsider a ruling that permits Apple to pursue records from 14 federal agencies related to its antitrust case. The ruling was made by Judge Jose Linares, who deemed the documents relevant to Apple's defense. However, the DOJ argues that these requests could reveal sensitive or classified information and that the judge did not correctly assess the nature of the requests. This dispute continues as both parties explore potential settlement options.
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Published 29 Jul 2026, 22:30 UTC2 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- DOJ requests a reconsideration of a ruling permitting Apple to gather records from 14 federal agencies.
- Judge Linares ruled these records could help Apple's antitrust defense.
- DOJ claims requests are overly broad and could disclose sensitive information.
- Court's deadline for the DOJ to appeal is currently paused pending a decision.
- Potential settlement discussions between Apple and the DOJ are underway.
Interesting facts
- The ruling has implications for the broader DOJ antitrust lawsuit against Apple.
- Neither the Commerce Department nor the FTC supported the DOJ's motion against Apple's record requests.