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rtkweyesterday at 4:26 PM1 replyview on HN

If the police get the warrant you either allow them to take it or you face an obstruction charge. The only safe way to fight a warrant like that when signed is after the gathering is done in court or at trial.


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JasonADruryyesterday at 6:09 PM

You would at the very least make them guess which finger, there's no indication that happened here.

The court can compel you to make your fingers available, it can not force you to disclose which finger or the manner in which you touch that finger on the fingerprint sensor. Apple devices allow only limited attempts.

If you're not being actively helpful, the investigators may end in a rather awkward position.

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