August 2, 2025
Federal probe targets Jack Smith for Hatch Act violations
First investigation of prosecutor who charged a sitting president with crimes
📜Constitutional Law🔐Ethics⚖️Justice
Federal investigation launched Aug. 2, 2025, into 
Jack Smith for Hatch Act violations
U.S. Office of Special Counsel (independent federal agency) examining if prosecutorial actions were political advocacy
First formal investigation of prosecutor who led criminal cases against a former president
Investigation requested by Senator 
Tom Cotton
Smith brought 44 federal charges in two cases: 40 for classified documents, 4 for Jan. 6
Investigation represents retaliation against law enforcement officials
Politicians investigating prosecutors who tried to prosecute them
📜Constitutional Law🔐Ethics⚖️Justice
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Q1
How many criminal cases did Special Counsel Jack Smith bring against President Donald Trump?
Q2
As Special Counsel appointed by Attorney General Merrick B. Garland on November 18, 2022, which two criminal investigations did Jack Smith oversee?
Q3
Under the Hatch Act of 1939 (5 U.S.C. § 7324(a)), are federal executive branch employees prohibited from engaging in partisan political activity while on duty?
Q4
What makes this investigation historically unprecedented?
Q5
Which independent federal agency has opened a Hatch Act investigation into former Special Counsel Jack Smith?
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