Epstein Files Bill Pushes DOJ for Transparency | Portland News

Portland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 16, 2026 · 1m

Lawmakers are escalating pressure on the DOJ with a new bill, the Epstein Files Transparency Act II, empowering victims and prosecutors to sue if the department fails to release or properly redact millions of withheld documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein’s case. Critics say the original law’s requirements are being ignored, with over three million files still hidden and released documents riddled with excessive redactions that obscure co-conspirators while exposing victim details. Led by Reps. Massie and Khanna and Sens. Merkley and Luján, the push demands full accountability, ensuring no one—no…