In a recent development, the U.S. Supreme Court has rejected MyPillow founder, Mike Lindell's petition to review the legality of the FBI's seizure of his cellphone at a restaurant drive-through. The high court chose not to comment on the matter, declining to reconsider three previous lower court rulings that went against Lindell.

Lindell, a well-known promoter of false claims surrounding the 2020 presidential election, alleged that the confiscation of his cellphone violated his constitutional rights against unlawful search and seizure, and was an attempt by the government to suppress his freedom of speech. The cellphone was seized by FBI agents at a Hardee's fast-food restaurant in Mankato, Minnesota, in 2022 as part of an investigation into an alleged scheme to breach voting system technology in Mesa County, Colorado.

A three-judge appeals panel noted that Lindell's objective in this action appeared to be interfering with and potentially obstructing a criminal investigation related to the alleged scheme. The panel criticized Lindell's actions, stating that his litigation was a tactic to hinder any potential federal prosecution.

In February, Lindell's attorneys informed the Supreme Court that he had still not received his phone back. However, Monday's decision marked another setback for Lindell, who has faced a series of legal and financial difficulties. He is currently being sued for defamation by two voting machine companies, with his original defense lawyers having resigned due to unpaid bills. Furthermore, MyPillow encountered a credit crunch last year after losing Fox News as a major advertising platform and being dropped by several national retailers.

Adding to Lindell's troubles, in February, a judge affirmed a $5 million arbitration award to a software engineer who challenged the validity of data presented by Lindell, claiming that it showed China's interference in the 2020 election.

As the legal battles and financial challenges continue for Mike Lindell, his attempts to overturn the cellphone seizure have been unsuccessful, further highlighting the complexities surrounding the aftermath of the 2020 election.