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The BBC - along with civil liberties groups and some US politicians - argue the case should be heard in public.

Civil liberties campaigners have joined US politicians and the BBC in saying Friday's hearing should not be secret.

The BBC understands the dispute over accessing encrypted data is set to be heard at the High Court.

The tech giant is appealing a government order for access to customers' private data, the BBC understands.

Tulsi Gabbard said she was seeking further information from the FBI and other US agencies.

His comments came as shareholders rejected a call for the firm to consider ending its diversity practices.

Experts have questioned the company's explanation that it is due to the two words being similar.

The tech giant's decision has prompted questions and concerns about reduced protections for UK iCloud users.