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Please note, the link below connects to an official U.S. federal government site, coexisting with the Trump administration.
Rigby5 said:
"Laws have to be generic principles, not a dictate in a specific case, so there can not be a law that forces files to be released." R5 #2,960
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Public Law No: 119-38 (11/19/2025)​

Epstein Files Transparency Act
This act requires the Department of Justice (DOJ) to publish (in a searchable and downloadable format) all unclassified records, documents, communications, and investigative materials in DOJ's possession that relate to the investigation and prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein.
This includes (1) materials that relate to Ghislaine Maxwell, (2) flight logs and travel records, and (3) individuals named or referenced (including government officials) in connection with the investigation and prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein.
DOJ is permitted to withhold certain information such as the personal information of victims and materials that would jeopardize an active federal investigation.
 
Rigby5 said:
The problem with the Epstein files is that even publishing the names of victims is likely illegal and harmful to them.
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Generally it will be - after all, many (most?) or them were minors so publishing their names would be illegal. That's why sex crime cases involving children don't include the victims' names - and, if they would be identifiable from details of the crime (i.e., the perpetrator was a parent) even that information isn't published. But publishing sworn testimony that alleges that "John Smith" raped someone is common practice (unless John Smith is also underage).

Laws have to be generic principles, not a dictate in a specific case, so there can not be a law that forces files to be released.
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In this case there is a specific law that says the Epstein files must be released so it's not a question of whether an existing law applies. (See #2,944 above)
 
sear said:
Please note, the link below connects to an official U.S. federal government site, coexisting with the Trump administration.

Public Law No: 119-38 (11/19/2025)​

Epstein Files Transparency Act
This act requires the Department of Justice (DOJ) to publish (in a searchable and downloadable format) all unclassified records, documents, communications, and investigative materials in DOJ's possession that relate to the investigation and prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein.
This includes (1) materials that relate to Ghislaine Maxwell, (2) flight logs and travel records, and (3) individuals named or referenced (including government officials) in connection with the investigation and prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein.
DOJ is permitted to withhold certain information such as the personal information of victims and materials that would jeopardize an active federal investigation.
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I do not doubt Congress has passed such a law. I am just saying it is illegal for Congress to do that since it violates individual rights.
 
Shiftless2 said:
Generally it will be - after all, many (most?) or them were minors so publishing their names would be illegal. That's why sex crime cases involving children don't include the victims' names - and, if they would be identifiable from details of the crime (i.e., the perpetrator was a parent) even that information isn't published. But publishing sworn testimony that alleges that "John Smith" raped someone is common practice (unless John Smith is also underage).



In this case there is a specific law that says the Epstein files must be released so it's not a question of whether an existing law applies. (See #2,944 above)
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That does not make this specific law legal.
 
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