The Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up former Trump campaign adviser Carter Page’s lawsuit against former FBI Director James Comey, closing a years-long legal battle over surveillance conducted during the 2016 election interference investigation.
The justices did not explain their decision, which appeared on a list of cases the court granted or denied review. Page had sought to revive his lawsuit against Comey after lower courts ruled he had not filed his claims within the applicable statute of limitations.
Page’s lawsuit alleged that the FBI made errors and omissions on applications for Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act warrants to wiretap him. The surveillance was part of a broader investigation into whether the Trump campaign coordinated with Russia to influence the 2016 presidential election.
“The investigation into him was based on flawed information,” the Justice Department said when announcing a settlement with Page in April. “No American should ever face covert and unlawful surveillance based on their political view,” a department spokesperson said.
The settlement paid Page $1.25 million. Page had alleged that the investigation harmed his reputation and cost him business opportunities.
The Supreme Court’s denial applies only to Page’s suit against Comey. Page continues to pursue claims against Comey and seven other former FBI officials as individuals, according to court records.