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GoodIntentions | 10 years ago

Using this might give you a warm feeling inside, but if anything, it has the potential to cause harm by providing confidence in an entity that is being compelled to continue issuing the canary.

"The legal theory behind warrant canaries is based on the concept of compelled speech. The First Amendment protects against this in most circumstances."

These things are pointless if they compel surrender of the key. Does anyone think even for a moment that "constitutional rights" will be considered?

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