The Justice Department used this law to pursue Aaron Swartz. Now it’s open to reforming it.

The Justice Department used this law to pursue Aaron Swartz. Now it’s open to reforming it.Ever since federal prosecutors used a controversial anti-hacking law to go after Internet activist Aaron Swartz, civil liberties advocates have been pressing for Congress to narrow the scope of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act. Now, the Justice Department has signaled its openness to such a move.

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