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Supreme Court Declines to Revive Former Trump Adviser’s Lawsuit Against James Comey
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- The Supreme Court declined to revive a lawsuit filed by former Trump campaign adviser Carter Page against former FBI Director James Comey and others regarding surveillance during the 2016 election investigation.
- Page was wiretapped during the FBI's probe into Russian interference, but was never charged; he sued over flawed court applications that allowed surveillance of his communications.
- Lower courts dismissed Page’s lawsuit due to delays in filing, despite his claims that the surveillance harmed his reputation and business opportunities.
- In April, the Trump administration settled separate claims by Page for $1.25 million, acknowledging that the investigation relied on flawed and uncorroborated information.
- The Supreme Court’s refusal ends Page’s attempts to sue former officials individually, with no explanation provided for the decision.
