They are reporting the fact that his lawyer made this claim, it's expected that people have basic reading comprehension. Discerning the difference in meaning b

They are reporting the fact that his lawyer made this claim, it's expected that people have basic reading comprehension. Discerning the difference in meaning between "Demands on Lavabit violated Fourth Amendment, lawyers say" and "Demands on Lavabit violated Fourth Amendment" is not an onerous task. Even the headline makes it clear.