> the judge would just order you to unlock your phone... Depending on which Federal circuit applies, and how you authenticate to your device, only if they alre

> the judge would just order you to unlock your phone... Depending on which Federal circuit applies, and how you authenticate to your device, only if they already had proof that your messages were material to the case. Unlocking your device (with a passcode or password, as distinct from biometrics) has been ruled to be "testimonial", so the State must have specific knowledge that your iMessage has inculpatory evidence in order to compel you to unlock it and hand those messages over. (IANAL.)