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Supreme Court Declines to Revive Suit by Former Trump Aide Over Secret Surveillance During Russia Probe

15 June 2026 14:11

The Supreme Court declined to hear an ex-Trump aide's lawsuit over secret surveillance during the Russia probe. - The aide alleged warrantless monitoring violated Fourth Amendment rights.

- Lower courts dismissed the case, citing national security exemptions. - The court's refusal upholds broad federal surveillance powers.

The decision ends the legal challenge, drawing mixed reactions from legal experts.

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