A growing list of tech companies have vowed to stand behind Apple in court as it asks a federal magistrate to reverse her order forcing the company to help the FBI hack an iPhone belonging to one of the San Bernardino shooters.
On Thursday, Apple filed the order, accusing the federal government of seeking "dangerous power" through the courts and of trampling on its constitutional rights.
"The government says: 'Just this once' and 'Just this phone.' But the government knows those statements are not true," read Apple's filing.
But Apple won't be alone in its battle – many tech companies have confirmed they will file "friend of the court" briefs in support of Apple's case.
Microsoft
During U.S. House Judiciary Committee Hearing Thursday, Microsoft president and chief legal officer Brad Smith declared Microsoft "wholeheartedly" supports Apple and said the company would be filing a brief to support the case.
Google
According to a person familiar with the situation, Google is currently drafting an amicus brief in support, the Associated Press reported.
Twitter
Twitter also plans to support Apple in a court filing, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. A tweet from a Twitter spokesperson Thursday appeared to confirm the company's commitment.
Facebook
Facebook will also show its support by filing a "friend of the court" brief.
Amazon
An Amazon spokesperson told Buzzfeed News the company is "working on amicus brief options."
Yahoo
Yahoo will also file a document in support of Apple, according to Buzzfeed News.
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