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Supreme Court declines to revive ex-Trump aide's lawsuit over secret surveillance during Russia probe

15 June 2026 14:10

The Supreme Court has declined to revive a lawsuit by former Trump campaign aide Carter Page over secret surveillance during the Russia investigation. The decision upholds a lower court's dismissal.

- The lawsuit challenged a FISA warrant obtained by the FBI in 2016. - The warrant was based in part on the Steele dossier, later found to contain errors.

- Page's attorneys claimed the surveillance was politically motivated. - The Justice Department defended the warrant as necessary for national security.

The ruling effectively ends Page's legal battle, marking a significant legal setback for the former Trump adviser.

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