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Hagerty Files Complaint Against Verizon Over Data Sharing

2/10/2026

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Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) filed a complaint against Verizon for allegedly violating federal law by sharing his phone data with the Department of Justice during its investigation into President Trump and the 2020 election.
Hagerty claims Verizon breached customer trust and constitutional protections by complying with subpoenas without challenge.
The subpoenas were part of the Arctic Frost probe, which targeted multiple Republican lawmakers.
Hagerty's complaint coincides with an upcoming Senate hearing where Verizon and AT&T executives are expected to testify.

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Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) filed a complaint against Verizon for allegedly violating federal law by sharing his phone data with the Department of Justice during its investigation into President Trump and the 2020 election.
Hagerty claims Verizon breached customer trust and constitutional protections by complying with subpoenas without challenge.
The subpoenas were part of the Arctic Frost probe, which targeted multiple Republican lawmakers.
Hagerty's complaint coincides with an upcoming Senate hearing where Verizon and AT&T executives are expected to testify.