I don’t think so. I think they will win. They will have far better lawyers. They will cite so much precedent it will be impossible for the govt to rule against itself.
The constitution does not say government has the right to everyone’s private communications.
Apple has cooperated some 70 times in the past. That is precedent.
Their excuse this time is we changed the software is not going to work and hasn’t so far. The judge I think will either jail or charge massive fines.
WW2 and a company that sells apples are supplying the Nazis.
How long do you think FDR and the public would put up with that?
Today you have Twitter and Facebook who helped the muslim brotherhood terrorists in Egypt. If it wasn’t for the traitors in the democrat party it would not have happened. (of course I think congress would have looked the other way if they got some bribe money)
Throw the lot of them in jail then target the board of directors and the biggest owners of stock. Cooperate or lose everything. The next attack may be prevented. Lives are at stack.
In an unrigged game, yes, Apple would probably win.