# Law Enforcement and Technology: The “Lawful Access” Debate
> **In Focus (2-page brief)** · 2026-01-12 · `IF11769`
## Report
- **CRS ID:** IF11769
- **Series:** In Focus (2-page brief)
- **Publication date:** 2026-01-12
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