Broken Law

Episode 4: The Separation of Powers versus DOJ Subpoenas


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The New York Times recently published breaking news about how former President Trump's DOJ seized computer and phone records of democratic lawmakers and their staff. We talk with Andy Wright about why this revelation is so concerning and what should happen to reassert the separation of powers. This is part of Broken Law's "Rapid Response" series.

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Today's Host: Jeanne Hruska, ACS Senior Advisor for Communications and Strategy

Today's Guest: Andy Wright of Just Security | Follow Andy on Social Media (@AndyMcCanse): Twitter, Instagram

Link: Hunting Leaks, Trump Officials Focused on Democrats in Congress

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