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Can the government force someone to decrypt a digital device? Encryption is as omnipresent as computers, tablets and smartphones, yet the Supreme Court has not ruled on the constitutional implications of compelled decryption orders. The Center has published a Compelled Decryption Primer that outlines the state of the law and offers guidance for lawyers litigating this important emerging issue. Using this primer, attorneys can educate themselves on the basics of compelled decryption and come equipped with arguments and cases when confronting a decryption order.