Lawmakers accused the Department of Justice of tracking their searches of unredacted Epstein files, with Attorney General Pam Bondi reportedly using a binder showing members’ search histories during a House Judiciary Committee hearing.

Democrats called the move a violation of the separation of powers and a form of intimidation, with Rep. Pramila Jayapal and others demanding investigations by the DOJ’s inspector general.

Republicans expressed concern but suggested the tracking may have been intended to help answer lawmakers’ questions or ensure victim information wasn’t released.

Members criticized Bondi’s use of the search history binder, likening it to political opposition research and questioning her credibility, The Hill has reported.

The controversy has fueled bipartisan outrage, with House Oversight Democrats pledging a full investigation and calls for accountability over the DOJ’s handling of the files.