Rep. Eric Swalwell of California on Friday moved to dismiss his lawsuit against the Trump administration, bringing an abrupt end to a case he had previously described as a significant stand against government overreach. The lawsuit, filed in November 2025, accused Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte of improperly accessing private financial information to target Swalwell over his political opposition.

Court filings show that both parties agreed to dismiss the case, with each side covering its own legal fees and costs. The decision concludes a dispute that centered on allegations of Privacy Act violations and claims that federal authority had been used to retaliate against a political opponent.

When he first announced the lawsuit, Swalwell framed the legal action as a defense of First Amendment rights, accusing Pulte of attempting to silence dissent. He also sought damages and requested that the court compel the withdrawal of a criminal referral tied to allegations of mortgage fraud raised by the agency.

Pulte had publicly accused Swalwell of financial misconduct, citing information obtained through the agency’s oversight of housing and mortgage data. Swalwell denied wrongdoing and maintained that the investigation was politically motivated.

The case was set to be overseen by U.S. District Court Chief Judge James Boasberg. However, no substantive ruling was issued before Swalwell opted to withdraw the complaint.

The development comes as Swalwell continues his campaign for governor of California, where he has positioned himself as a prominent Democratic contender. Recent polling shows a competitive primary field, with expectations that the race will consolidate as candidates begin to drop out.

The dismissal closes the legal chapter without a determination on the merits of the claims, leaving the underlying allegations unresolved.