Judge Orders DOJ to Unveil Epstein Files

Sacramento News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 26, 2026 · 1m

A federal judge has ordered the Justice Department to either release unredacted Epstein documents or explain why they can’t — including emails with hidden senders, a draft indictment concealing potential co-conspirators, and FBI interview notes tied to Trump — or face legal consequences, with a July 2 deadline. The government must also disclose a full log of every redaction made, as required by law. The ruling follows a lawsuit by a journalist who argues the redactions violate federal law, rejecting the DOJ’s claim that FOIA was the only recourse. The DOJ plans to appeal, insisting they’re…