The U.S. and one of its closest allies, Japan, were embroiled in a dispute involving secret surveillance

Antiwar had published “watch list” of people FBI was investigating after Sept. 11, 2001.

Ruling could potentially throw out key evidence in criminal cases…

Closure will “lessen the possibility of individuals illegally accessing the White House grounds,” Secret Service said.

Seattle PD says “the department is no longer using the software.”

Charges could include theft of government property, conspiracy or violations of the Espionage Act

CIA-FBI joint investigation examines hundreds of agency employees and contractors