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Alan Dershowitz: A Constitutional Crusader for MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell
Mike Lindell, the CEO of MyPillow and a vocal critic of the 2020 election, recently had his cell phone seized by the FBI. Lindell, a staunch supporter of former President Donald Trump, has been a prominent voice in questioning the legitimacy of the election results, facing numerous lawsuits, including one from Dominion Voting Systems, for his claims.
Mike Lindell speaking at an event.
Stepping up to defend Lindell is none other than Alan Dershowitz, a renowned legal scholar and Professor Emeritus at Harvard University. Dershowitz, known for his staunch defense of civil liberties, joins the case not to endorse Lindell’s political views, but to champion the principles of the Constitution.
In an exclusive interview with Law&Crime’s Sidebar podcast, Dershowitz articulated his reasons for representing Lindell.
“I agree with him about very little,” Dershowitz admitted, emphasizing his contrasting political stance as a liberal Democrat who voted for President Biden. “I think the election was fair.”
Dershowitz argues that the crux of the matter lies in the potential violation of Lindell’s Fourth Amendment rights against unreasonable searches and seizures. The search warrant, according to Dershowitz, lacked specificity, essentially granting the government access to Lindell’s entire life contained within his cell phone.
Alan Dershowitz during the podcast interview.
“What could be even more intrusive than searching a whole house is searching a cell phone,” Dershowitz argued. “A cell phone has your life on it.”
Dershowitz also raises concerns over the circumstances surrounding the seizure itself. Lindell was reportedly detained and questioned by federal agents at a fast-food restaurant, prompting questions about potential surveillance tactics employed by the FBI.
“How did they find him?” Dershowitz questioned. “Were they surveilling him electronically? If so, did they have a warrant to surveil him electronically?”
The legal team, led by Dershowitz, seeks to determine the grounds for probable cause that justified the search warrant. They have not yet seen the affidavit, which outlines the government’s evidence, but believe it may be related to Lindell’s claims about the 2020 election and voting machines.
Dershowitz draws parallels to the recent case involving former President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence, advocating for the appointment of a special master to ensure an impartial review of the seized materials. This, he argues, would prevent the Department of Justice from having undue influence over determining what information is privileged and what is not.
A gavel and law books, symbolizing the legal battle ahead.
Dershowitz’s involvement in the case underscores a critical point in an increasingly polarized political climate: the Constitution’s protection of civil liberties should transcend partisan lines.
“It doesn’t matter whether it’s the Democrat or Republican, somebody you agree with or disagree with,” Dershowitz asserted. “The Constitution is for everybody.”
Dershowitz’s defense of Lindell serves as a stark reminder that the principles of due process and the right to privacy should be safeguarded for all citizens, regardless of their political affiliations or beliefs. The outcome of this case could have significant implications for how the government conducts searches and seizures in the digital age.
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