[CHaro]

It's just politicking, its "worth it" because they get to flex their muscle and show the world that they don't need apple's cooperation to get what they want.

[colejohnson66]

And because they didn't get to see their precious All Wits Act request struck down setting a precedent against them. A few million to be able to keep invoking the AWA would definitely be "worth it" in their eyes.

[lisper]

And because it wasn't their own money.

[EdHominem]

That's an important point. They're paid our money, to plot ways to spend more of our money on marketing and lawyers, to misinform us.