- A federal judge has issued a ruling that halts a congressional attempt to compel the Department of Justice (DOJ) to release documents related to Jeffrey Epstein.
- The judge determined that he does not have the jurisdiction to mandate DOJ compliance with the lawmakers’ request for the Epstein files.
- This decision represents a significant roadblock for Congress, which has been seeking greater transparency and information regarding Epstein’s case and conduct.
- The halted attempt is part of a broader effort by lawmakers to scrutinize how Epstein’s legal matters have been handled by the Justice Department.
- As a result of the ruling, congressional access to the sought-after documents remains restricted, maintaining confidentiality over the details of the DOJ’s documents concerning Epstein.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/federal-judge-blocks-lawmakers-efforts-force-doj-release-epstein-files)
