New Jersey court says police can force you to give up your phone’s passcode

New Jersey’s top court has ruled that police can compel suspects to give up their phone passcodes, and does not violate the Fifth Amendment. The Fifth Amendment protects Americans from self-incrimination, including the well-known right to remain silent. But the courts remain split on whether this applies to device passcodes. Both Indiana and Pennsylvania have … Continue reading New Jersey court says police can force you to give up your phone’s passcode