DOJ Missed the Epstein Files Deadline — Congress Must Act

In November 2025, Congress passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act with overwhelming bipartisan support. The law was clear and time-bound: the Department of Justice had 30 days to release all unclassified records related to Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes, investigations, and associates. President Trump signed the bill into law, and the clock started ticking.

The DOJ has failed to comply. As of January 2026, only a small fraction of the material has been released. More than two million documents remain hidden, stalled in what the department vaguely describes as “ongoing review,” with no firm public timeline for completion. This is not transparency. It is defiance of Congress and contempt for the public.

The Epstein case represents one of the most catastrophic failures of accountability in modern American history. Survivors were ignored. Powerful figures escaped scrutiny. Secrecy allowed abuse to continue and eroded trust in our institutions. Congress passed this law precisely because the public had waited long enough.

Victims’ advocates and legal experts have warned that continued delay deepens harm and undermines confidence in the justice system. Polling shows a strong majority of Americans believe the full truth about Epstein’s network has not yet been revealed and that the government is still protecting powerful interests.

Congress has the authority and the responsibility to act now. Use subpoena power. Hold emergency oversight hearings. Condition DOJ funding. Pursue court enforcement if necessary. The law is not optional, and deadlines are not suggestions.

Sign this petition if you believe justice delayed is justice denied — and if you demand real transparency from the Department of Justice now.