Lewis v. Illinois
In brief
The Supreme Court refused to hear Lewis's case, so it did not decide whether police may search a cellphone without a warrant to determine ownership.
- Where it stands
- Decided
Decided · May 4, 2020
- What it’s about
- This case involves a petition for a writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court regarding a decision by the Appellate Court of Illinois, Second District. The petitioner also filed a motion to proceed in forma pauperis.
- Who it affects
- The order affected Lewis's request for Supreme Court review but did not resolve the cellphone-search question in this case.
Summary: written with AI from the case record.
What it's about
The case came to the Supreme Court from the Appellate Court of Illinois, Second District, through a petition asking for Supreme Court review.
Question presented
Whether the Fourth Amendment allows the police to conduct a warrantless search of a person’s cell phone to determine its ownership.
What the Court decided
Holding
Petition DENIED.
What's next
The Court has finished this docket action. Its order did not resolve the Fourth Amendment issue.
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More questions
- What else did Lewis file with the petition?
- Lewis also filed a request to proceed without paying court fees.
Sources
Primary materials plus reporting. Best-effort analysis: this explainer relies on a mix of primary materials and trusted secondary sources. Official filings and opinions remain authoritative.