Lege Tren: Congressman wants to Preempt State Laws Barring Encrypted Devices

What do the feds want to stop the state legislatures from doing? barring the manufacture and sale of unbreakably encrypted smartphones

Why does this matter? California and New York have pending legislation to bar the manufacturing and sale of unbreakably encrypted smartphones.

Why would the state want to prevent unbreakably encrypted smnartphones? Law enforcement wants access to smart phone data.

What groups are involved in this policy fight? tech companies v. law enforcement

The Recorder | Bill Would Bar Encryption Measures at State Level