Marsha Blackburn files lawsuit against Jack Smith over phone records
Axios · September 30, 2026Original source ↗
What happened
Senator Marsha Blackburn has filed a lawsuit against former special counsel Jack Smith, claiming he unlawfully obtained her cellphone toll records during his investigation of Donald Trump. The suit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee and alleges that Smith secured a nondisclosure order without informing the court that the subpoena involved a sitting senator.
Why it matters
The lawsuit represents an ongoing challenge by Republicans against the investigations initiated by the Justice Department into actions related to the Trump administration.
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This lawsuit may resonate with you as it reflects ongoing efforts by Republican leaders to challenge investigations into the Trump administration. The outcome could influence your perception of the Justice Department's actions and its implications for political accountability.
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