Supreme Court Declines to Revive Lawsuit Over FBI Surveillance
The Supreme Court has decided not to reinstate a lawsuit filed by Carter Page against James Comey regarding alleged unlawful surveillance. This decision follows a prior settlement between Page and the Justice Department. (sources: nytimes, foxnews, cbsnews, thehill, nbcnews)
The Supreme Court has declined to revive Carter Page's lawsuit against former FBI Director James Comey related to surveillance during the Trump-Russia investigation. Page had previously settled other claims against the federal government for $1.25 million.
- Carter Page filed a lawsuit against James Comey over alleged unlawful surveillance.
- The Supreme Court's decision means the lawsuit will not proceed.
- Page received a $1.25 million settlement from the Justice Department for other claims.
Why it matters
The ruling impacts the legal landscape surrounding surveillance practices and accountability within federal agencies.
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This story is about Supreme Court Declines to Revive Former Trump Adviser's Lawsuit Against James Comey. This bill would reform Section 702 query procedures and require accountability/reporting for FBI compliance violations.
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- reform Section 702 query procedures and require accountability/reporting for FBI compliance violations • require periodic IG audits and add transparency/declassification rules for FISA-related proceedings.
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This story is about Supreme Court Declines to Revive Former Trump Adviser's Lawsuit Against James Comey. This bill would require stronger protections for U.S.-person queries, add reporting on sensitive queries, and tighten FISC oversight.
If passed, it would
- require stronger protections for U.S.-person queries, add reporting on sensitive queries, and tighten FISC oversight • restrict government purchase of personal data from data brokers and add accountability procedures for violations.
This story is about Supreme Court Declines to Revive Former Trump Adviser's Lawsuit Against James Comey. This bill would require warrants for searches that significantly impinge on privacy or security.
If passed, it would
- require warrants for searches that significantly impinge on privacy or security • create a right of action for Fourth Amendment violations.
This story is about Supreme Court Declines to Revive Former Trump Adviser's Lawsuit Against James Comey. This bill would broaden Member and staff access to FISC/FISCR proceedings.
If passed, it would
- broaden Member and staff access to FISC/FISCR proceedings • make penalty and civil-action changes tied to information acquired under Section 702.
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