Marsha blackburn sues jack smith

On 28 September 2026, Senator Marsha Blackburn officially filed a lawsuit against Special Counsel Jack Smith, challenging the legal authority and funding mechanisms behind his ongoing investigations. The legal action, brought forward in a federal district court, alleges that the appointment of Smith violated the Appointments Clause of the United States Constitution, arguing that he was not properly confirmed by the Senate. Blackburn’s filing contends that the Department of Justice’s reliance on indefinite appropriations to fund the Special Counsel’s office bypasses congressional oversight and constitutional checks and balances. The lawsuit seeks an immediate injunction to halt all activities related to Smith’s investigations, claiming that the office operates without clear statutory authorization. Legal analysts suggest this move is part of a broader legislative effort by Republican lawmakers to scrutinize the independence and operational scope of special counsels. The Department of Justice has not yet issued a formal response to the filing, but the case is expected to spark significant debate regarding executive power and the limits of prosecutorial discretion in high-profile federal investigations.