Justice Jackson Sits Out Supreme Court Decision on Trump Ally v. Comey
Summary
The Supreme Court refused to allow Carter Page, a former adviser to President Donald Trump’s campaign, to continue suing former FBI leaders over surveillance during the Russia investigation. The court left in place previous rulings that said Page filed his lawsuit too late, ending the legal case.Key Facts
- Carter Page sued former FBI officials, including James Comey and Andrew McCabe.
- The lawsuit related to surveillance done under the FISA law during the Russia probe.
- Page had already won a $1.25 million settlement from the government.
- He wanted to continue the case, claiming the time limit to sue should start from a 2019 report showing major errors.
- The Supreme Court rejected his appeal without giving a reason.
- This decision ends the final part of his legal battle.
- Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson did not take part in the decision.
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